Release Date

11 May, 1985

Total Episode/Season

51/14

Synopsis

WWE's longstanding in-ring special showcases the top Superstars across generations in marquee matches and iconic moments.

A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.

Original Title

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

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1985

11 May, 1985

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include Hulk Hogan defending the WWE Championship against "Cowboy" Bob Orton.

1986

04 Jan, 1986

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and much more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1987

03 Jan, 1987

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include The Hart Foundation battling The British Bulldogs and much more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1988

02 Jan, 1988

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include Andre the Giant challenging Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship and more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1989

07 Jan, 1989

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include the tag team of Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage exploding and more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1990

27 Jan, 1990

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1990s. This season's historic moments include Ultimate Warrior defending the WWE Championship against "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1991

01 Feb, 1991

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1980s and '90s. This season's historic moments include Hulk Hogan & Tugboat battling Earthquake & Dino Bravo and much more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 1992

08 Feb, 1992

Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE history. This season's memorable moments include The British Bulldog defending the Intercontinental Championship against Shawn Michaels.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 2006

18 Mar, 2006

History is made in the 21st century revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. This season's memorable moments include John Cena challenge Edge for the WWE Championship and much more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 2007

02 Jun, 2007

History is made in the 21st century revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. This season's memorable moments include Bobby Lashley and Mark Henry in an arm wrestling contest and much more.

Saturday Night's Main Event - 2008

02 Aug, 2008

History is made in the 21st century revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. This season's memorable moments include John Cena, Batista, and others in a massive Eight-Man Tag Team Match and much more.

2024

14 Dec, 2024

2025

25 Jan, 2025

2026

24 Jan, 2026

Actors

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