Overview - Saturday Night's Main Event

Overview

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.

Seasons

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1985

  Episode: 43

  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.

  Date first aired: 1985-05-10

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1986

  Episode: 5

  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 Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage and much more.

  Date first aired: 1986-01-04

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1987

  Episode: 5

  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 The Hart Foundation battling The British Bulldogs and much more.

  Date first aired: 1987-01-03

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1988

  Episode: 6

  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 Andre the Giant challenging Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship and more.

  Date first aired: 1988-01-02

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1989

  Episode: 7

  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 the tag team of Hulk Hogan & "Macho Man" Randy Savage exploding and more.

  Date first aired: 1989-01-07

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1990

  Episode: 6

  Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE of the 1990s. This season's historic moments include Ultimate Warrior defending the WWE Championship against "Ravishing" Rick Rude.

  Date first aired: 1990-01-27

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1991

  Episode: 2

  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 & Tugboat battling Earthquake & Dino Bravo and much more.

  Date first aired: 1991-02-01

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 1992

  Episode: 2

  Saturday Night's Main Event is home to many of the defining moments in WWE history. This season's memorable moments include The British Bulldog defending the Intercontinental Championship against Shawn Michaels.

  Date first aired: 1992-02-08

• Name: Saturday Night's Main Event - 2006

  Episode: 2

  History is made in the 21st century revival of Saturday Night's Main Event. This season's memorable moments include John Cena challenge Edge for the WWE Championship and much more.

  Date first aired: 2006-03-18