Episode 1
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 27, 1990
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior battle Mr. Perfect and The Genius. Jake Roberts faces Greg Valentine. Dusty Rhodes vs. Rick Rude 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 #3
48m
Witness a historic WrestleMania rematch when Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against 'Macho Man' Randy Savage with World Boxing Champion, Buster Douglas, serving as special guest referee. The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Championship against Dino Bravo and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Matthew McCarthyWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, John Tenta Jr., Howard Finkel, Dave Hebner, Randy Poffo, Jesse Ventura, Gene Okerlund
Episode 3
Saturday Night's Main Event - Apr 28, 1990
1h 6m
Hulk Hogan battles Mr. Perfect. The Big Boss man collides with Akeem. The Hart Foundation face The Rockers. Ultimate Warrior and more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig, John Tenta Jr., Frederick Jannetty, Ray Traylor, Jim Morris
Episode 4
Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 28, 1990
1h 6m
The Ultimate Warrior defends the WWE Title against 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. Demolition defend their WWE Tag Team Titles against The Rockers.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig, John Tenta Jr., Frederick Jannetty, Kerry Von Erich, Fred Ottman
Episode 5
Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 13, 1990
1h 7m
The Ultimate Warrior joins forces with The Legion of Doom to face Demolition. Randy Savage faces Dusty Rhodes. Hulk Hogan and much more.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Jim Hellwig, Hulk Hogan, Robert Remus, John Tenta Jr., Pat Tanaka, Kerry Von Erich, Fred Ottman, Josip Peruzović
Episode 6
Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #4
48mfinale
This episode of The Main Event features The Ultimate Warrior defending the WWE Championship against 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase. Sgt. Slaughter battles Nikolai Volkoff. The Big Boss Man battles Mr. Perfect. Former tag team partners face off when 'The Model' Rick Martel collides with Tito Santana.
Episode credits
Directed by Kerwin SilfiesWritten by Vince McMahonGuest stars Michael Hickenbottom, Jim Hellwig, Robert Remus, Curt Hennig, Frederick Jannetty, Ray Traylor, Merced Solis, Josip Peruzović
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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