The January 20, 2026 episode of WWE NXT delivered a stacked night of action and that included Tony DAngelo getting arrested after ruining the NXT Title qualifiers.
According to Programming Insider, the broadcast averaged 608,000 viewers on The CW Network, down from 618,000 viewers on the January 13 episode. That represents a week-to-week decrease of 10,000 viewers, or approximately 1.6%.
The downturn was also reflected in the key P1849 demographic, where NXT posted a 0.08 rating, down from 0.09 the previous week. This marks an 11.1% decline in the demo.
These figures reflect only linear TV viewership on The CW Network and do not include streaming or digital viewership from The CWs platforms.
WWE NXT January 20, 2026: Viewership and Highlights
TheJanuary 20th edition of NXT saw Tony DAngelo attacking Shiloh Hill after Hill won the NXT Championship qualifier match and then Tony went after Sean Legacy and Eli Knight. This led to police intervening and arresting Tony, as he was taken to the back.
Elio LeFleur also had a solid in-ring debut against Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship, but he was unable to beat Page for the title.
WWE NXT Week-to-Week Viewership Comparison
| Metric | January 13, 2026 | January 20, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Viewers | 618,000 | 608,000 | 10,000 | 0.01 |
| P1849 Demo Rating | 0.09 | 0.08 | 10,000 | 1.6% |
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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