Backstage Update on WWE & AEW’s Internal Reaction to Head-to-Head Viewership & Ratings

A new report has shed light on WWE and AEW’s internal reactions to NXT and Dynamite: Grand Slam ratings during their face-off last Tuesday.

As noted, the October 6 edition of WWE NXT drew 532,000 viewers on The CW. Meanwhile, Dynamite: Grand Slam France, which also aired on Tuesday, drew 495,000 viewers.

However, NXT scored a 0.10 rating in the 18 to 49 demo, while Grand Slam France scored 0.11.

According to Fightful Select, AEW was “very happy” with the increase in its viewership from last year when both companies went head-to-head. The companies last went head-to-head on October 7, 2025, when NXT drew 625,000 viewers and a 0.12 demo rating, and AEW garnered just 321,000 viewers and a 0.07 rating.

WWE, on the other hand, was reportedly pleased with NXT winning the head-to-head viewership battle on television.