The August 13 episode of WWE NXT featured significant title matches, including Charlie Dempsey defeating Tony D'Angelo to become the Heritage Cup champion and Chase U claiming the NXT tag team championship. Oba Femi successfully defended his North American Championship against Otis, while Wes Lee explained his shocking betrayal of friends Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel, setting the stage for a match at the upcoming No Mercy event. Viewership for the episode rose to 617,000, a 16% increase from the previous week, although the key 18-49 demographic rating fell to 0.14, tying for the lowest rating in 2024. The episode was seen as a pivotal moment in building towards No Mercy, with ongoing feuds and the introduction of new contenders like Joe Hendry. Despite the increase in total viewers, the decline in demo ratings raises concerns about audience engagement among younger viewers. The overall performance indicates a mixed response as NXT transitions back to its regular programming.