• WWE NXT Destroys AEW, Dynamite Draws Lowest Viewership Ever In Head-To-Head Battle
The latest round of the WWE vs. AEW ratings war ended decisively in WWE’s favor this week, as NXT topped AEW Dynamite in both total viewership and the key 18–49 demographic.
According to the latest Nielsen data, the NXT vs. TNA Showdown special averaged 625,000 viewers – up 9.3% from last week. Despite the increase, it still marks the brand’s second-lowest total viewership since July 15, largely due to Nielsen’s recent shift in its tracking methodology.
Meanwhile, AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday, which aired outside its usual Wednesday slot, drew only 321,000 viewers – a staggering 31% drop from last week and the lowest audience in the show’s history.
In the coveted 18–49 demographic, NXT posted a 0.12 rating, up 20% from last week. While that ties for its second-lowest demo number of 2025, it was still comfortably ahead of Dynamite, which recorded just a 0.07 rating, down 22.2% week-over-week. The figure represents an all-time low for AEW’s flagship program.
It’s important to note that these results come amid significant changes to how television ratings are measured. Two weeks ago, Nielsen introduced its new “Big Data + Panel” system, combining data from millions of devices with its traditional household panel.
Since the change, nearly all wrestling programming – including WWE SmackDown, NXT, and AEW Dynamite – has seen substantial declines in reported viewership.
Still, in this week’s head-to-head matchup, WWE NXT emerged the clear winner, almost doubling AEW Dynamite’s audience and continuing its strong momentum with crossover appeal from the ongoing NXT vs. TNA storyline.
• Pregnant Wrestler Announces WWE Departure
Former WWE ID Women’s Champion Kylie Rae has announced her departure. Here’s what she tweeted:
“Today I share that my time with WWE ID is coming to an end, as I was informed my contract will not be renewed.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities, memories, and people I met along the way. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this chapter—it truly means the world.
As for the next chapter, I’m so ready to meet you! (Once I pop this baby out of course)”
Kylie Rae signed with WWE ID in November last year. In August this year, she made history by becoming the inaugural WWE ID Women’s Champion, beating Zayda Steel and Zara Zakher in a Triple Threat Match at GCW Presents WWE ID Showcase.
The 33-year-old recently shared some big personal news. A fan on X asked her why she relinquished the Relentless PNW Title, and she replied that she’s pregnant, posting a mirror selfie showing her baby bump. This will be her second child with her fiancé and fellow wrestler Isaias Velazquez.
Due to her pregnancy, the WWE ID Women’s Championship was vacated.
Earlier today, Zayda Steel announced that she will not renew her contract with WWE’s Independent Development (WWE ID) program.
