The NXT’s premier on The CW went out with a bang this Tuesday evening, marking a remarkable increase in viewership.
The first-ever broadcast of WWE’s weekly NXT on The CW managed to attract an average of 895,000 viewers from 8-10 p.m., boasting an impressive rise of 44% in comparison to the previous week’s episode that was broadcasted on the USA Network. The viewer count even peaked at 965,000 between 8:15 and 8:30, making the episode the most-viewed telecast on The CW this year among demographics of adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 with 406,000 and 354,000 viewers respectively.
With such a jump in viewership, The CW noticed an impressive 143% surge in total viewers over their Tuesday prime time average this very season. The prime markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Detroit also witnessed a significant rise in viewership compared to the previous week.
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The first NXT episode on The CW saw Trick Williams reclaim his NXT championship, while other noteworthy appearances included the likes of CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair. Wrestling heavyweight Randy Orton is also rumored to make a guest appearance in the coming week.
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In November of 2023, it was publicly disclosed that the NXT would be shifting from the USA to The CW in an astounding five-year deal estimated at around $20 million-$25 million per annum. The original concept behind NXT was envisioned by Paul “Triple H” Levesque who now holds the title of WWE’s chief content officer. The show is currently under the supervision of WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels, who sports a prestigious career inside the ring.
Since its inception, NXT has played a pivotal role in developing talent for WWE. Today’s shining stars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Kevin Owens, all had their humble beginnings in WWE through NXT.
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Q: What led to a considerable increase in WWE’s NXT viewership on The CW?
A: The first-ever television broadcast of WWE’s weekly NXT show on The CW attracted a substantial audience of an average 895,000 viewers from 8-10 p.m., showing a substantial 44% rise compared to the previous week’s episode.
Q: Who were some of the noteworthy appearances in the first episode on The CW?
A: The NXT episode on The CW saw Trick Williams reclaim his NXT championship, along with appearances by CM Punk, Jade Cargill, and Bianca Belair.
Q: Who conceptualized and currently oversees WWE’s NXT?
A: The original concept behind NXT was the brainchild of Paul “Triple H” Levesque who now serves as WWE’s chief content officer. The show is currently under the supervision of WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels.
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