WWE NXT Hits Historic Demo Low Against NBA and NHL Playoffs

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WWE NXT Hits Historic Demo Low Against NBA and NHL Playoffs

NXT dropped hard Tuesday, drawing 498,000 viewers and a 0.05 rating in 18-49, down from 641,000 and 0.11 last week. The demo number marked the show’s lowest ever, while viewership hit a regular-timeslot low. NBA and NHL playoff coverage dominated cable, with NXT averaging 603,000 viewers in 2026 after Nielsen’s January adjustment.

By Adarsh Ojha

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