WWE NXT saw a decrease in viewership on March 4.
According to Wrestlenomics (via Programming Insider), NXT averaged 698,000 viewers on Tuesday. The show drew a 0.15 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week’s episode when an average of 799,000 viewers tuned in. The demo rating also dropped from last week’s show (0.19 rating in the same demographic).
Tuesday’s demographic number marked NXT’s lowest number since December 31.
NXT did not air live in New York City, Chicago, or Indianapolis because of coverage of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress. NXT’s second hour was up against the address.
What happened on WWE NXT this week?
This week’s show kicked off with Zaria and Sol Ruca defeating Piper Niven and WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green.
In a grudge match, Jaida Parker defeated Kelani Jordan. TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz also appeared in a promo segment with Hank and Tank and Fraxiom.
Elsewhere on the show, a match between Jordynne Grace and Cora Jade was stopped due to an injury to Jade.
In the main event of the evening, Shawn Spears defeated Tony D’Angelo to become the new NXT North American Champion.
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