Saturday Night's Main Event

tv show

85 total episodes

14 seasons

WWE's longstanding in-ring special showcases the top Superstars across generations in marquee matches and iconic moments.

First Aired May 11, 1985

Genres:

Drama
Family
Action & Adventure

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.

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Saturday Night's Main Event - 1985

43 episodes

Air Date

May 10, 1985

Overview

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.