WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (1985- )

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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event returned to NBC in March 2006 after a 13-year hiatus. In the mid-1980s through early 1990s, WWE fans would scour the television listings each month - making sure they didn't miss the highly anticipated special that replaced network staple Saturday Night Live on occasion. When Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller and Dana Carvey weren't performing comedy sketches, WWE Superstars were squaring off in matches that often took on a pay-per-view feel. The show's original theme song was "Obsession" by the band Animotion, but by the time the first run of the series ended in 1992, the music was changed to a generic theme.

WWE‘s iconic series "Saturday Night's Main Event" has set its return premiere date at NBC.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:00 (70 min)

Last Episode

Saturday Night's Main Event XLV
Year 2026Episode 3133 min

Saturday Night's Main Event XLV

At Saturday Night's Main Event, Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk will join forces with Cody Rhodes against Gunther and Sami Zayn. 

WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella will defend their title at Saturday Night's Main Event against Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley of Fatal Influence.

After "helping" the New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years, Danhausen will compete in his first match at Madison Square Garden when he takes on JD McDonagh in a No Disqualification Match.

Bayley will settle things with Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event. 

This Saturday at Madison Square Garden, The OTC Roman Reigns and The King of New York Jalen Brunson will join up for an acknowledgment fit for The World's Most Famous Arena.

Jul 18, 2026

Next Episode

Sunday Night's Main Event XLVI
Year 2026Episode 4

Sunday Night's Main Event XLVI

Sep 6, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2026-07-18Saturday Night's Main Event XLVJul 18, 2026
2026-05-23Saturday Night's Main Event XLIVMay 23, 2026
2026-01-24Saturday Night's Main Event XLIIIJan 24, 2026
2025-12-13Saturday Night's Main Event XLIIDec 13, 2025
2025-11-01Saturday Night's Main Event XLINov 1, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did WWE Saturday Night's Main Event premiere?

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event premiered on May 10, 1985.

How many matches were included in the first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

The first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event had a total of eight matches.

Who won the main event match in the first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

The main event in the first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was won by Hulk Hogan.

Who did Hulk Hogan defeat in the main event of the first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

Hulk Hogan defeated The Masked Genius in the main event of the first episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who was the guest commentator on the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

Jesse "The Body" Ventura was the guest commentator on the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who won the tag team championship match in the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

The British Bulldogs won the tag team championship match in the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who did the British Bulldogs defeat in the tag team championship match in the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

The British Bulldogs defeated The Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake) in the tag team championship match in the second episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who was the guest commentator on the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

Bob Uecker was the guest commentator on the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who won the steel cage match in the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

Hulk Hogan won the steel cage match in the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Who did Hulk Hogan defeat in the steel cage match in the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

Hulk Hogan defeated Big John Studd in the steel cage match in the third episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.

Cast

Jesse Ventura

Jesse Ventura

plays Jesse 'The Body' Ventura
Randy Savage

Randy Savage

plays Randy 'Macho Man' Savage
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

plays Hulk Hogan
Michael Coulthard

Michael Coulthard

plays himself
Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

plays himself
Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon

plays herself
Paul Levesque

Paul Levesque

plays himself
Corey Graves

Corey Graves

plays himself
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Characters

Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

Jesse 'The Body' Ventura

played by Jesse Ventura
Randy 'Macho Man' Savage

Randy 'Macho Man' Savage

played by Randy Savage
Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

Commentator

Commentator

played by Michael Coulthard
Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

Commentator

Commentator

played by Stephanie McMahon
EVP/Talent Relations

EVP/Talent Relations

played by Paul Levesque
Commentator

Commentator

played by Corey Graves
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Also known as

  • Saturday Night's Main Event (United States)
  • WWF Saturday Night's Main Event (United States)

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