Saturday Night's Main Event
"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.
First Aired
May 11, 1985
Last Aired
November 1, 2025
Original Language
en
Popularity
15
Type
Scripted
Official Website
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
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.
Cast
Hulk Hogan
, Hulk Hogan
James Ray Hart
, Jimmy Hart (Manager)
Ray Heenan
, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (Manager), Bobby Heenan
Randy Poffo
, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Randy Savage
Ken Johnson
, Slick (Manager), Slick
Jesse Ventura
Jesse "The Body" Ventura (Commentary), , Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Jesse Ventura
Elizabeth Hulette
, Miss Elizabeth (Manager)
Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon (Commentary), Vince McMahon, Mr. McMahon
Ted DiBiase Sr.
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (Manager), , Ted DiBiase (Manager), "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
Gene Okerlund
Gene Okerlund (Interviewer), “Mean Gene" Okerlund, "Mean" Gene Okerlund
Jim Hellwig
The Ultimate Warrior,
Bret Hart
Bret "The Hitman" Hart, , Bret Hart
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