This past week's WWE NXT saw the surprise appearance of The Rock on the show, and his presence on Tuesday's show made a big impact on the TV ratings.

The Rock says fans need to, 'Know their role, shut their mouths and enjoy the ride that The Rock is taking them on.' The Final Boss stuck around in Los Angeles

The Rock made a special appearance at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil. “The Final Boss” stayed in town after appearing at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere in Los Angeles, as he went to NXT New Year’s Evil the next day.

Following his surprise return during Monday's Netflix premiere of "WWE Raw," The Rock appeared during "WWE NXT New Year's Evil" for a backstage segment with General Manager and his eldest daugher, Ava,

The NXT “New Year’s Evil” event on Jan. 7 drew the WWE developmental brand’s biggest TV viewership in over five years. According to Nielsen data, “New Year’s Evil” averaged approximately 957,000 total viewers from 8-10 p.

WWE NXT New Year’s Evil comes to you live from The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. It’s the first NXT show of the year and the first WWE program after RAW’s historic Netflix debut. For those who missed out on the show,

WWE NXT’s New Year’s Evil on January 7, 2025, drew 957,000 viewers, driven by The Rock's electrifying appearance and impactful promo. Key matches included Giulia winning the NXT Women’s Championship and Oba Femi capturing the NXT Championship.

Trick Williams says The Rock’s appearance on NXT adds to the unpredictable nature of the brand. The two-time NXT Champion sadly lost his title on NXT on Tuesday. He was pinned by the Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi,

WWE NXT drew its highest total viewership in five years with the NXT New Year’s Evil special. Wrestlenomics (via Variety) reports that 957,000 viewers tuned in on Tuesday. This marks NXT’s highest total viewership since September 25th,

It's a new day in NXT as both Oba Femi & Giulia captured the brand's ultimate prizes Tuesday night at New Year's Evil.