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New ratings data has been released for the April 28, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network, reflecting a minor week-to-week decline.
According to Programming Insider, WWE NXT on April 28, 2026 drew 541,000 viewers on The CW Network, with a 0.07 rating in the key P18–49 demographic. For comparison, the April 14, 2026 episode drew 584,000 viewers with a 0.09 rating in the key P18–49 demographic, a decrease of ↓ 43,000 viewers and down by ↓ 0.02 in the demo.
Compared to the same week in 2025, WWE NXT drew 674,000 viewers and a 0.15 demo rating on April 29, 2025, versus 541,000 viewers and a 0.07 demo rating on April 28, 2026. That represents a year-over-year change of ↓ -19.7% in viewership and ↓ -53.3% in the demo.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | April 14, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 584,000 | 541,000 | ↓ -43,000 | ↓ -7.4% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.09 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.02 | ↓ -22.2% |
WWE NXT Year-to-Date Performance (2026)
| Metric | 2026 Average | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 612,933 | 541,000 | ↓ -71,933 | ↓ -11.7% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -17.3% |
WWE NXT Month-to-Date Performance (April 2026)
| Metric | Month Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 576,667 | 541,000 | ↓ -35,667 | ↓ -6.2% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -12.5% |
WWE NXT 4-Week Rolling Average
| Metric | 4 Week Avg | Current Episode | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewers | 575,500 | 541,000 | ↓ -34,500 | ↓ -6% |
| P18–49 Demo Avg | 0.08 | 0.07 | ↓ -0.01 | ↓ -12.5% |
Last 12 Months Performance Summary
| Average Viewership | 644,098 |
| Highest Viewership | 827,000 (June 3, 2025) |
| Lowest Viewership | 525,000 (October 21, 2025) |
| Average 18–49 Demo | 0.11 |
| Weeks Above 1,000,000 Viewers | 0 |
| Weeks Below 1,000,000 Viewers | 51 |
Viewership Range (Last 12 Months)
| Highest | June 3, 2025 | 827,000 |
| Lowest | October 21, 2025 | 525,000 |
| Difference | — | 302,000 |
Recent 4-Week Trend
| Week | Viewers | 18–49 Demo |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 541,000 | 0.07 |
| April 14, 2026 | 584,000 | 0.09 |
| April 7, 2026 | 605,000 | 0.08 |
| March 31, 2026 | 572,000 | 0.08 |
4-Week Average: 575,500 viewers
Largest Weekly Viewership Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Largest Increase | June 3, 2025 | +130,000 |
| Largest Drop | October 21, 2025 | -165,000 |
WWE NXT Year-over-Year Comparison (2025 vs 2026)
| Metric | April 29, 2025 | April 28, 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 674,000 | 541,000 | ↓ -19.7% |
| P18–49 Demo | 0.15 | 0.07 | ↓ -53.3% |
Highest Viewership of 2026: 744,000 (February 17, 2026)
Lowest Viewership of 2026: 541,000 (March 10, 2026)
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership. Ringside News will continue to monitor WWE NXT as the company builds toward its next major live event.
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