The October 21, 2025 edition of WWE NXT aired on the CW Network and featured a night of action-packed matches and storyline development. The episode included fallout from the previous week’s battle royal and further advancement of key rivalries. Despite the loaded card, the show experienced a significant drop in viewership.
According to PWTorch, WWE NXT averaged 525,000 viewers on October 21, down from the 690,000 viewers the show drew on October 14, 2025. This marks the lowest viewership for NXT since it began airing on the CW Network on October 1, 2024.
In the P18–49 demographic, the show scored a 0.07 rating, down from last week’s 0.12 rating. That figure is also tied for the lowest demo rating in NXT history.
It’s worth noting that NXT aired head-to-head against the NBA’s Opening Night, which featured the defending 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Houston Rockets—a factor that likely contributed to the drop in viewership.
WWE NXT October 21, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
The October 21 edition of NXT saw a chaotic contract signing between Ricky Saints and Trick Williams ahead of their NXT Halloween Havoc match. It ended with Saints standing tall over Williams.
Mr. Iguana also came out with LA Parka and announced that they will be squaring off against Leon Slater and Je’Von Evans at the NXT Halloween Havoc Premium Live Event in tag team action.
WWE NXT week-to-week viewership comparison
| Metric | October 14, 2025 | October 21, 2025 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 690,000 | 525,000 | –165,000 | –23.9% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.12 | 0.07 | –0.05 | –41.7% |
Ringside News will continue to provide weekly updates on NXT’s ratings and major storylines, so stay tuned for more insights into how NXT performs in the weeks ahead.
