Subhojeet Mukherjee on January 24, 2026
The January 20, 2026 episode of WWE NXT delivered a stacked night of action and that included Tony D’Angelo getting arrested after ruining the NXT Title qualifiers.
According to Programming Insider, the broadcast averaged 608,000 viewers on The CW Network, down from 618,000 viewers on the January 13 episode. That represents a week-to-week decrease of 10,000 viewers, or approximately 1.6%.
The downturn was also reflected in the key P18–49 demographic, where NXT posted a 0.08 rating, down from 0.09 the previous week. This marks an 11.1% decline in the demo.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership from The CW’s platforms.
WWE NXT January 20, 2026: Viewership and Highlights
The January 20th edition of NXT saw Tony D’Angelo attacking Shiloh Hill after Hill won the NXT Championship qualifier match and then Tony went after Sean Legacy and Eli Knight. This led to police intervening and arresting Tony, as he was taken to the back.
Elio LeFleur also had a solid in-ring debut against Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship, but he was unable to beat Page for the title.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | January 13, 2026 | January 20, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 618,000 | 608,000 | −10,000 | −0.01 |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.09 | 0.08 | −10,000 | −1.6% |
Ringside News will continue to provide weekly updates on NXT’s ratings and major storylines, so stay tuned for more insights into how NXT performs in the weeks ahead.
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