Subhojeet Mukherjee on January 8, 2026
WWE NXT viewership and key demo numbers are in for the January 6, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW, with the numbers ticking up slightly from the prior week.
According to the latest report, WWE NXT on January 6, 2026 drew 627,000 viewers on The CW, with a 0.1 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the December 30, 2025 episode drew 604,000 viewers with a 0.07 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, an increase of ↑ 23,000 viewers and up by ↑ 0.03 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE NXT drew 798,000 viewers and a 0.21 demo rating on January 7, 2025, versus 627,000 viewers and a 0.1 demo rating on January 6, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -21.4% in viewership and ↓ -52.4% in the demo.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW and do not include streaming or digital viewership.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | December 30, 2025 | January 6, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 604,000 | 627,000 | ↑ +23,000 | ↑ +3.8% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.07 | 0.1 | ↑ +0.03 | ↑ +42.9% |
↑ Above YTD Average
WWE NXT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 627,000 | 627,000 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.10 | 0.10 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
WWE NXT Month-to-Date Performance (January 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 627,000 | 627,000 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.10 | 0.10 | ↑ 0 | ↑ 0% |
WWE NXT 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 610,000 | 627,000 | ↑ 17,000 | ↑ 2.8% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.10 | ↑ 0.02 | ↑ 21.2% |
WWE NXT Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | January 7, 2025 | January 6, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 798,000 | 627,000 | ↓ -21.4% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.21 | 0.1 | ↓ -52.4% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 627,000 (January 6, 2026)
Ringside News will continue to monitor WWE NXT as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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