On May 6, 2025, the WWE NXT episode offered another dynamic night of action and storyline development within the ring as the brand was built towards the NXT battlefield. Despite Elijah’s revival and the outstanding main event featuring Jordin Grace and Julia, the show saw a modest dip to viewers.
According to programming insiders, WWE NXT attracted 652,000 viewers on the CW. This is a drop (-3.3%) from 674,000 viewers that were fascinated on April 29th. With a demographic of 18-49, the show scored slightly below (-6.7%) from 0.15 last week.
WWE NXT May 6, 2025: Viewers and Highlights
On the May 6th edition of NXT, Elijah has returned to WWE TV over the years as he competed in Battle Royale to determine the No. 1 contender for OBA Femi’s NXT Championship.
Jordyn Grace also played an incredible match with Julia, beating her over the years, becoming the No. 1 contender for Stephanie Verker’s NXT Women’s Championship. This and many other things happened, and fans continued to engage all night.
WWE NXT viewers’ trends and comparisons
| metric | May 6, 2025 | April 29, 2025 | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total viewers | 652,000 | 674,000 | -3.3% |
| 18–49 Demo Evaluation | 0.14 | 0.15 | -6.7% |
Ringside News continues to provide weekly updates on NXT’s ratings and key storylines, so check out more insights into how NXT will work in the coming weeks.
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