The January 7th episode of WWE NXT made a huge impact with fans and brought in impressive ratings, reaching 957,000 viewers and a 0.25 in the coveted 18-49 demographic—an enormous jump from last week’s 626,000 viewers.
The night was packed with memorable moments, including Giulia’s big win over Roxanne Perez to capture the NXT Women’s Championship and a fiery promo from The Rock.
Shawn Michaels took to Twitter to give a special shout-out to The Rock for his contribution to the night’s success. “Thank you to all our #WWENXT Superstars for an incredible night at #NewYearsEvil and a heck of a start to 2025! Huge respect to @TheRock for bringing the ELECTRICITY!! ⚡️ The best is yet to come. #WeAreNXT,” Michaels tweeted.
The Rock’s appearance was clearly a major highlight, and Michaels’ words underscore how crucial his energy was in driving the excitement of the night. With NXT continuing to rise in popularity, the chemistry between WWE legends like Shawn Michaels and The Rock could play a key role in the show’s future.
