WWE NXT Viewership Decreases On 2/18, Demo Also Drops
According to Wrestlenomics, NXT averaged 689,000 viewers on Tuesday. The show drew a 0.17 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic. The viewership is down from last week's episode when an average of 801,000 viewers tuned in. The demo rating also dropped from last week's show (0.18 rating in the same demographic).
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This week's show kicked off with a promo from NXT Champion Oba Femi. He was interrupted by TNA X-Division Champion Moose. The two will face each other next week.
Karmen Petrovic defeated Jaida Parker and Kelani Jordan to earn a shot a the NXT Women's North American Championship.
Elsewhere on the show, Ricky Starks signed his NXT contract in a segment also featuring Ethan Page and Wes Lee revealing his new name is Ricky Saints.
In the main event of the evening, Jordynne Grace, Giulia, and Stephanie Vaquer defeated Fatal Influence in a six-woman tag match.
READ MORE: Ricky Saints: My Goal Is To Compete At WrestleMania In New Orleans, I'm Gonna Make That Happen
What did you think of WWE NXT this week? What was your favorite match or segment? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
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