The January 6, 2026 episode of WWE NXT delivered a stacked night of action and that included Izzi Dame winning the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
According to Programming Insider, the episode averaged 627,000 viewers on The CW Network, up from 604,000 viewers the previous week. In the crucial P18–49 demographic, the show posted a 0.10 rating, an increase from 0.07 on the December 30 episode. Tuesday’s show was the annual NXT New Year’s Evil event.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership from The CW’s platforms.
The January 6th edition of NXT saw Izzi Dame accept Thea Hail’s open challenge and absolutely demolish her in order to become the new NXT Women’s North American Champion.
Jacy Jayne also successfully retained her NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey by using the numbers game. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
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 Rating | 0.07 | 0.10 | +0.03 | +42.9% |
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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