WWE NXT Ratings Report (9/23): Viewership Declines, Top Segments, and What to Watch Ahead of TNA Victory Road & NXT No Mercy
The latest episode of WWE NXT (Sept. 23) drew 617,000 viewers on the CW Network, according to Programming Insider. That figure marks a notable drop from the 737,000 viewers the brand attracted on September 16 for its NXT Homecoming special.
In the key 18–49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.12 rating, down from last week’s 0.17. The dip comes at an interesting time, as the black-and-gold brand is in the middle of a major storyline crossover with TNA Wrestling, just days before NXT No Mercy.
Highlights From the Episode
Despite the ratings decline, this week’s show was packed with headlines:
- TNA invasion segment: Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams descended into chaos as stars like Eric Young, Steve Maclin, Mike Santana, and Cedric Alexander stormed the scene (938K YouTube views).
- Lola Vice makes a statement: She knocked out Jacy Jayne, racking up 268K YouTube views.
- Jordynne Grace vs. Blake Monroe tension: Their pre–No Mercy brawl generated 95K views.
- Tavion Heights blindsides Ethan Page: A setup involving Dr. Wagner Jr. got 92K views.
- Lainey Reid’s breakout: She stunned Candice LeRae to become No. 1 contender, earning 64K views.
Will NXT Stars Crash Victory Road?
Adding to the intrigue, TNA Victory Road takes place tonight in Edmonton, Alberta. With NXT No Mercy about 24 hours away, speculation is running high: will the crossover storylines spill into Victory Road before continuing on WWE’s turf tomorrow night? Wrestling fans will be watching closely to see if this invasion angle escalates even further.
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While the viewership dip may raise eyebrows, the intrigue is undeniable. WWE is rolling the dice with cross-promotional storylines, and the TNA invasion has clearly captured fan interest online, with nearly a million YouTube views on the main segment alone. The challenge for NXT is translating that buzz into live TV audiences, especially with No Mercy right around the corner. Whether the gamble pays off will depend on how effectively WWE blends its homegrown talent with the TNA presence in the weeks to come.
