WWE NXT viewership surges as Zilla Fatu debuts

WWE NXT experienced a significant viewership surge, drawing 683,000 viewers and a 0.14 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This represents a 16% increase in total viewers and marks one of the program's strongest performances since September 2025. The growth is attributed in part to the presence of Zilla Fatu, who recently signed with the promotion.

In contrast, AEW Dynamite saw a decline in viewership, recording 587,000 viewers and a 0.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This drop follows a pattern of decreasing viewership for the program in the weeks leading up to pay-per-view events.

Regarding talent recruitment, AJ Francis revealed on ‘The WHIP Show’ that he had pitched Zilla Fatu to TNA Wrestling. Despite these recruitment efforts, Fatu remains with WWE NXT, where he has expressed interest in the NXT World Championship.