“WWE NXT” geared up for the upcoming No Mercy Premium Live Event on September 1 with an action-packed episode on August 20. The show featured several championship matches, including Joe Hendry and Jaida Parker, who secured their spots at No Mercy. Let’s dive into the viewership numbers for this episode and see how it fared.
– “NXT” on August 20 attracted an average of 639,000 viewers, a 4% increase from the previous week’s 617,000 viewers.
– The show also saw a 2% increase in viewership over the past four weeks, despite being pre-empted twice due to the Olympic Games, pushing the show to air on SyFy.
– However, the viewership numbers were slightly lower compared to the same period a year ago, with August 2023 averaging 10% more viewers and the quarter averaging 12% more.
When it comes to the crucial 18-49 demographic, “NXT” faced a dip in ratings. The show scored a 0.16 in the demographic, down 6% from the previous week’s 0.17. Over the past four weeks, the 18-49 demo dropped by 11%, indicating a shift in the audience towards an older demographic. Despite these challenges, “NXT” managed to secure the 10th spot among prime time cable broadcasts on Tuesday.
The main competition for “NXT” included the Democratic National Convention coverage airing on various networks, which dominated the ratings. Programs like the Little League World Series and FOX News’ coverage also outperformed “NXT” during the 8-10 PM slot. Overall, while the viewer numbers are on the rise, the demographic shift suggests a change in the audience composition tuning in to “NXT.”
