The January 27, 2026 episode of WWE NXT delivered a stacked night of action and that included Jaida Parker making a successful in-ring return after injury.
According to Programming Insider, the broadcast averaged 674,000 viewers on The CW Network, up from 608,000 viewers on the January 20 episode—a week-over-week increase of approximately 11%. In the key P18–49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.08 rating, even with the previous week.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership from The CW’s platforms.
WWE NXT January 27, 2026: Viewership and Highlights
The January 27th edition of NXT saw Jaida Parker make her in-ring return as she squared off against Nikkita Lyons, showing the NXT audience she didn’t lose a step.
More Superstars qualified for the NXT Championship ladder match, which will take place next week. So fans are waiting to see who will end up becoming the new NXT Champion.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | January 20, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 608,000 | 674,000 | +66,000 | +10.9% |
| P18–49 Demo Rating | 0.08 | 0.08 | ±0.00 | 0.0% |
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.
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