The WWE NXT episode from December 16, 2025, featured an eventful night, highlighted by Thea Hale capturing the NXT Women’s North American Championship in a contentious match against Blake Monroe. According to Programming Insider, the show attracted 607,000 viewers with a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic, marking a decline from the December 9 episode, which had 647,000 viewers and a 0.09 demo rating. These figures represent only the terrestrial viewership on The CW network and do not account for streaming or digital views on The CW’s platforms.
During the show, Thea Hale triumphed over Blake Monroe to claim the NXT Women’s North American title. Additionally, a fatal four-way match to determine the next contender for the NXT Championship featured Dark State’s Dion Lennox, Miles Bourne, Joe Hendry, and TNA X Division Champion Leon Slater, with Slater emerging victorious to earn a shot at Oba Femi’s title.
Weekly WWE NXT Viewership Comparison:
| Metric | December 9, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total viewers | 647,000 | 607,000 | 🔻 -40,000 | 🔻 -6.18% |
| P18–49 Demo rating | 0.09 | 0.08 | 🔻 -0.01 | 🔻 -11.11% |
Ringside News will keep delivering weekly updates on NXT ratings and key storylines, offering ongoing insights into the show’s performance.
Fan Take: This episode’s results signal exciting shifts within the NXT roster, adding fresh intrigue to upcoming title feuds that fans won’t want to miss. The slight dip in viewership should motivate NXT to innovate further, pushing compelling narratives to keep the audience hooked and energized.
