Episode 1
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan collides with Akeem. The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against The Honky Tonk Man. Mr. Perfect 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 #2
48m
The tension between the Mega Powers reaches a fever pitch as Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage battle The Twin Towers, Big Boss Man and Akeem! Hercules faces 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Matthew McCarthyGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Hulk Hogan, Ray Fernandez, Frederick Jannetty, Ray Traylor, Howard Finkel, Elizabeth Hulette, Randy Poffo
Episode 3
Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 11, 1989
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan takes on Bad News Brown. Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake battles 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. The Brain Busters face The Rockers.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Martin Lunde, Hulk Hogan, Frederick Jannetty, John Minton, André Roussimoff, Howard Finkel, Dave Hebner
Episode 4
Saturday Night's Main Event - May 27, 1989
1h 4m
Hulk Hogan battles The Big Boss Man in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title. Demolition defend the Tag Titles against The Brain Busters.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Martin Lunde, Hulk Hogan, Ray Traylor, Howard Finkel, Dave Hebner, Joey Marella, Randy Poffo, Jesse Ventura
Episode 5
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 29, 1989
1h 7m
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against The Honky Tonk Man. The Brain Busters clash with Demolition for the WWE Tag Team Titles.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Martin Lunde, Hulk Hogan, André Roussimoff, Wayne Farris, Howard Finkel, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner, Joey Marella
Episode 6
Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 14, 1989
1h 7m
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against the 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Hulk Hogan, Ray Traylor, Merced Solis, Wayne Farris, Howard Finkel, James Ray Hart, Dave Hebner, Joey Marella
Episode 7
Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 25, 1989
1h 7mfinale
The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against Andre the Giant. Dusty Rhodes faces The Big Boss Man. Hulk Hogan and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Martin Lunde, Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig, Frederick Jannetty, Ray Traylor, André Roussimoff
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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