Episode 1
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 03, 1987
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against Paul Orndorff in a Steel Cage Match. Randy Savage battles George Steele. Roddy Piper and much more.
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TV series
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985TV-PG14 seasons8.3 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event premiered May 11, 1985. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar. 14, 1987
1h 6m
Randy Savage defends the Intercontinental Title against George Steele. A Battle Royal featuring Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant and more.
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Episode 3
Saturday Night's Main Event - May 02, 1987
1h 6m
Kamala battles Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. The Hart Foundation defend the WWE Tag Title against The British Bulldogs. Randy Savage and more.
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Episode 4
Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 03, 1987
1h 6m
Randy Savage faces The Honky Tonk Man for the Intercontinental Championship. King Kong Bundy battles Paul Orndorff. Hulk Hogan and more.
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Episode 5
Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 28, 1987
1h 6mfinale
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against King Kong Bundy. 'Macho Man' Randy Ravage faces Bret 'The Hitman' Hart. Bam Bam Bigelow and more.
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More about WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Cast
Michael Hickenbottom
Jim HellwigThe Ultimate Warrior
Hulk HoganHulk Hogan
Frederick JannettyMarty Jannetty
Ray TraylorThe Big Boss Man
Louis AlbanoCaptain Lou Albano
Josip PeruzovićNikolai Volkoff
Michael CoulthardMichael ColeCredits
- Written by
- Vince McMahon, Christopher DeJoseph, Virgil Runnels
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 91
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
FOXUnited States
Themes
professional wrestlingsportsports entertainmentwrestlingwrestling match