The August 12, 2025 edition of WWE NXT featured a loaded card that kept fans engaged from start to finish, capped off by a wild post-match brawl following the eight-man tag team main event. While the in-ring action delivered, the viewership numbers showed a slight decline week-over-weekthough the key demographics saw a modest bump.
According to Programming Insider, NXT averaged 728,000 viewers on the USA Network, down from the 740,000 it attracted on August 5, marking a 1.6% decrease in total viewership.
In the P1849 demographic, NXT scored a 0.17 rating, up slightly from the previous weeks 0.16. The show also delivered a 0.45 household rating with a 2 share, translating to between 560,000 and 572,000 households. Among adults aged 2554, the show posted a 0.23 rating with a 3 share, up from last weeks 0.21.
WWE NXT August 12, 2025: Viewership and Highlights
The August 12th edition of NXT saw a huge 8-man tag team match as DarkStatefaced off against Oba Femi, TNA World Champion Trick Williams, The Young OG JeVon Evans and TNAs Moose. In the end, Williams left Evans to get pinned and then Hank & Tank came out to brawl with DarkState, as the show came to a close.
Joe Hendry also successfully defeated Charlie Dempsey in their singles match. This and many other moments took place throughout the night.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | August 5, 2025 | August 12, 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 740,000 | 728,000 | -1.6% |
| Household Rating | 0.47 | 0.45 | -0.02 |
| P1849 Demo Rating | 0.16 | 0.17 | +6.25% |
| P2554 Demo Rating | 0.21 | 0.23 | +9.5% |
| M1849 Rating | 0.24 | 0.25 | +0.01 |
| F1849 Rating | 0.08 | 0.08 | No change |
| M2554 Rating | 0.33 | 0.34 | +0.01 |
| F2554 Rating | 0.10 | 0.11 | +0.01 |
Ringside Newswill continue to provide weekly updates on NXTs ratings and major storylines, so stay tuned for more insights into how NXT performs in the weeks ahead.
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