The viewership numbers for the January 23rd episode of NXT on USA have been reported.
According to WrestleNomics, the show attracted 642,000 viewers, which marks a 6% decrease compared to the previous week’s episode that had 683,000 viewers. In the important 18-49 demographic, NXT scored a rating of 0.19, which was roughly consistent with the previous week’s rating.
It’s worth noting that NXT faced tough competition during this episode as it went head-to-head with the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets on TNT. The basketball game drew 989,000 viewers and had a 0.31 demo rating.
The episode of NXT featured the return of William Regal, who appointed Ava Raine as the new general manager of the brand. It also showcased several top stars in action, including Baron Corbin, Bron Breakker, Dragon Lee, Lexis King, Trick Williams, and Dijak.
Wrestling fans can expect weekly viewership updates for all of WWE’s programming, and Wrestling Headlines will continue to provide these updates.
What are your thoughts on NXT’s viewership numbers for the January 23rd episode, considering the competition it faced from the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets? Let us know in the comments below.