Episode 1
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 02, 1988
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against King Kong Bundy. Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine battles Koko B. Ware. Jake Roberts and 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
Checked Jul 22, 2026
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 - The Main Event #1
49m
Witness the most watched wrestling program in American television history with this episode of The Main Event. Hulk Hogan takes on Andre the Giant in a classic battle. The Honky Tonk Man defends the Intercontinental Championship against 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Strike Force defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against The Hart Foundation and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Matthew McCarthyWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Ted DiBiase Sr., Hulk Hogan, Merced Solis, André Roussimoff, Wayne Farris, Howard Finkel, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner
Episode 3
Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 12, 1988
1h 5m
Hulk Hogan battles Harley Race. 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase faces Randy Savage. Greg Valentine collides with Brutus Beefcake.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Hulk Hogan, André Roussimoff, Wayne Farris, Howard Finkel, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner, Elizabeth Hulette, Joey Marella
Episode 4
Saturday Night's Main Event - Apr 30, 1988
1h 6m
'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends the WWE Title against One Man Gang. Demolition battle The British Bulldogs. Rick Rude, Ted Dibiase, and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Jim Hellwig, Ray Fernandez, André Roussimoff, Howard Finkel, Elizabeth Hulette, Joey Marella, Randy Poffo, Jesse Ventura
Episode 5
Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 29, 1988
1h 5m
Jake 'The Snake' Roberts battles Rick Rude. Demolition defend the WWE Tag Team titles against The Hart Foundation. Hulk Hogan and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Hulk Hogan, Ray Traylor, André Roussimoff, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner, Elizabeth Hulette, Joey Marella, Jesse Ventura
Episode 6
Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 26, 1988
1h 6mfinale
'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant. 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, and much more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, Ray Fernandez, Paul Centopani, André Roussimoff, Howard Finkel, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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More about WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Cast
Michael HickenbottomShawn Michaels
Hulk Hogan
Jim HellwigThe Ultimate Warrior
Merced SolisRay TraylorThe Big Boss Man
Michael Coulthard
Jesse VenturaJesse "The Body" Ventura (Commentary)
Elizabeth HuletteCredits
- Written by
- Vince McMahon, Christopher DeJoseph, Virgil Runnels
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 90
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
FOXUnited States
Themes
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