This week’s special Wednesday night NXT on the CW brought in 619,000 viewers and a 0.17 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic, marking a notable increase from last week’s 588,000 viewers and a 0.14 rating when it aired in its usual Tuesday time slot. The move to Wednesday was due to presidential election coverage, which displaced NXT’s regular broadcast.Meanwhile, AEW Dynamite on TBS saw a slight decline in viewership, drawing 523,000 viewers and a 0.16 rating in the 18-49 demo. This was down from last week’s 628,000 viewers and a 0.19 rating, though it still faced stiff competition from NXT’s head-to-head broadcast on the CW. This week’s AEW Dynamite was live from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.The shift in scheduling for both promotions led to an interesting ratings battle, with NXT benefiting from its new Wednesday night spot and a larger potential audience on the CW, while AEW saw a drop in viewership, though it remained competitive in the demo. The full impact of this scheduling change will be clearer in the coming weeks as both brands adjust to the new landscape.
