Elijah returns and Jordynne Grace earns title shot, but ratings trend down
Summary
– WWE NXT drew 652,000 viewers, down from 674,000 the previous week
– 18–49 demo dropped slightly from 0.15 to 0.14
– Jordynne Grace defeated Giulia to become No. 1 contender for NXT Women’s Title
The May 6, 2025, episode of WWE NXT featured notable returns and critical storyline developments, but it wasn’t enough to boost ratings. According to Programming Insider, NXT drew 652,000 viewers on The CW, down 3.3% from the April 29 episode.
The show also dipped slightly in the key 18–49 demographic, earning a 0.14 rating compared to the previous week’s 0.15, a 6.7% decrease.
In terms of highlights, the night featured the return of Elijah, who entered the 25-man battle royal to determine a future challenger for NXT Champion Oba Femi. Jordynne Grace also delivered a standout performance, defeating Giulia in a physical showdown to become the No. 1 contender for Stephanie Vaquer’s NXT Women’s Championship.
With NXT Battleground approaching, the episode continued to build momentum despite the modest ratings dip.
