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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 1985

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

★ 8.3/10 · 46 votes TV-PG DramaFamilyAction & Adventure 14 seasons · 90 eps Returning Series
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What is WWE Saturday Night's Main Event?

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was a professional wrestling television series produced by the World Wrestling Federation, which aired on NBC from 1985 to 1991 and later on Fox. The show was formatted as a series of high-profile wrestling matches featuring established WWF stars competing against one another.

Type
TV series
Year
1985
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
90
First aired
May 11, 1985
Last aired
May 23, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC, FOX
Genres
Drama, Family, Action & Adventure
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WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was a professional wrestling television series produced by the World Wrestling Federation, which aired on NBC from 1985 to 1991 and later on Fox. The show was formatted as a series of high-profile wrestling matches featuring established WWF stars competing against one another. It originally replaced Saturday Night Live in its time slot and became known for showcasing major bouts including championship matches. The program ran for multiple seasons through 1992, with a revival occurring years later from 2006 to 2008. The series featured iconic moments in wrestling history, including title defenses by top performers of the era such as Hulk Hogan. Episodes were structured around star-versus-star matchups during an era when weekly programming emphasized dominant headline talent over developmental storylines. The debut episode premiered in May 1985 and included a WWE Championship match between Hogan and "Cowboy" Bob Orton.

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“This professional wrestling series features high-profile matches between established stars on NBC.”

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Reasons to watch
  • features star versus star matchups
  • showcases defining wrestling moments
Keep in mind
  • replaces regular programming
  • reflects 1980s and 1990s production styles

Watch it if you enjoy classic professional wrestling featuring iconic athletes from the 1980s and 1990s.

The program contains professional wrestling action and athletic competition.

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Cast

Hulk Hogan
James Ray Hart
Ray Heenan
Randy Poffo
Ken Johnson
Jesse Ventura Jesse "The Body" Ventura (Commentary)
Elizabeth Hulette
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon (Commentary)
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Ted DiBiase Sr. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase (Manager)
Gene Okerlund Gene Okerlund (Interviewer)
Jim Hellwig The Ultimate Warrior
Bret Hart Bret "The Hitman" Hart

Episode guide

Season 1 · 43 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 5 episodes
Season 3 · 5 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 7 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is this show?

It is a professional wrestling program produced by the World Wrestling Federation.

When did it premiere?

The series premiered on May 11, 1985.

Where did it air?

The program aired on NBC in place of Saturday Night Live.

What kind of matches are featured?

The series consists entirely of matches between established wrestling stars.

How many seasons are there?

The series consists of 14 seasons.