Saturday Night's Main Event

Not to be confused withWWE Main EventorWWF The Main Event.

Saturday Night's Main Eventis a series of Americanprofessional wrestlingtelevision specialsproduced byWWE(originally the World Wrestling Federation or WWF). It was originally broadcast byNBCfrom 1985 to 1992, replacingSaturday Night Livein itslate nighttimeslot on an occasional basis throughout the year.

Saturday Night's Main Event
Logo for 2024 revival
Genre	Professional wrestling
Created by	Vince McMahon
Presented by	Michael Cole(play-by-play commentator)
Starring	Raw roster SmackDown roster
Opening theme	"Obsession"byAnimotion(May 11, 1985–January 2, 1988; December 14, 2024–present) "Saturday Night's Main Event" by Douglas Grama (March 12, 1988–April 27, 1991-February 8, 1992) "Boom"byP.O.D.(March 18, 2006–August 2, 2008)
Ending theme	"Take Me Home"byPhil Collins(1985-1988)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No.of episodes	36
Production
Executive producers	Dick Ebersol Paul Levesque Lee Fitting
Producer	Vince McMahon
Running time	60 minutes (original run and first revived run) 120 minutes (second revived run)
Production companies	Titan Sports Inc.(1985–1992) Once a Month Productions, Inc. (1985–1991) WWE(2006–2008, 2024–present)
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	May 11, 1985(1985-05-11)– April 27, 1991(1991-04-27)
Network	Fox
Release	February 8(1992-02-08)– November 14, 1992(1992-11-14)
Network	NBC
Release	March 18, 2006(2006-03-18)– August 2, 2008(2008-08-02)
Network	NBC Peacock
Related
WWE Raw WWE NXT WWE SmackDown The Main Event

At a time when weekly wrestling programs typically consisted primarily ofsquash matchesfeaturing established stars dominatingenhancement talent,Saturday Night's Main Eventconsisted almost entirely of star vs. star matches rarely seen on television, including title defenses and specialty matches. It coincided with and contributed to the apogee of the "second golden age"of professional wrestling in the United States; bolstered by regular in-ring appearances by WWF stars such asHulk Hogan,Saturday Night's Main Eventdrew large audiences for much of its run, while a spin-off simply titledThe Main Eventaired annually on a Friday night in February beginning in 1988. Ratings began to fall in the 1990s, leading to NBC dropping the specials in 1991. In 1992, the WWF movedSaturday Night's Main EventtoFox,which aired two editions of the special on the network before being discontinued.

In 2006,Saturday Night's Main Eventwas briefly revived as a series ofprime timespecials on NBC, as part of WWE's agreement withNBC Universalto air its weekly programRawonUSA Network.Five episodes aired as part of the revived run before it was discontinued in 2008. In April 2022, WWE repurposed theSaturday Night's Main Eventtitle forhouse showsheld on Saturday nights.In September 2024, as part of an agreement movingWWE SmackDownfrom Fox to USA, WWE announced that it would reviveSaturday Night's Main Eventon NBC once again.

History

Original run (1985–1992)

TheNBCera logo, 1985–1991

Saturday Night's Main Eventdebuted on May 11, 1985, in the late-night time slot normally assigned to reruns of the NBC sketch comedySaturday Night Live.Then-SNL executive producerDick Ebersolhad made a deal with WWF ownerVince McMahonto produce the show, after Ebersol had seen the high ratings that two WWF specials drew onMTVin 1984–85:The Brawl to End It AllandThe War to Settle the Score.Although the show aired infrequently, it did, starting in 1986, settle into a predictable pattern of airdates: New Year's weekend, an episode in late February/early March, an episode in late April/early May, an episode in late September/early October, and Thanksgiving weekend. 1989 and 1990 both offered episodes in July promoted as "Summertime Bonus Editions", some of the Superstars would come onThe Arsenio Hall Showinterviewed byArsenio Hallhimself to build up/hype of the event.

TheFoxera logo, 1992

Saturday Night's Main Eventwas a tremendous rating success for NBC during its heyday, most notably on the March 14, 1987, show, which drew an 11.6 rating, which to this day remains the highest rating any show has ever done in that time slot. That show was headlined by abattle royalinvolvingHulk HoganandAndré the Giant,who were slated to face each other atWrestleMania III.As Hogan rarely wrestled on the WWF syndicated and cable television shows,Saturday Night's Main Eventwas the program on free television where most viewers were able to see him in action. The success ofSaturday Night's Main Eventled to several Friday nightprime timespecials, known asThe Main Event.The first of these, on February 5, 1988, included a WrestleMania III rematch between Hogan and André and drew 33 million viewers and a 15.2 rating, which is still the highest-rated television show in American professional wrestling history. While ratings remained strong through 1990, they began to fall shortly thereafter. NBC, who had just acquired the rights to broadcast NBA gamesnationwide,now started to lose interest in wrestling, andSaturday Night's Main Eventwas dropped. Its final NBC airing occurred on April 27, 1991. Fox picked up the show in 1992, but it was only shown twice on Fox; on February 8, 1992, and the finalSaturday Night's Main Eventof the original run was broadcast on November 14, 1992.

For much of its history,Saturday Night's Main Eventwas hosted by McMahon andJesse "The Body" Venturawith the occasional use ofBobby Heenanin 1986 and 1987. In 1990,Roddy Piperreplaced Ventura as McMahon's broadcast partner when Ventura left the WWF. On the two episodes that aired on Fox, Heenan served as McMahon's partner. From 1985 to 1988, the opening theme song for the NBC version was "Obsession"byAnimotionwith the closing theme being "Take Me Home"byPhil Collins,and also the beginning of "Take On Me"bya-hawas used for show bumpers.Steve Winwood's "Higher Love"was also used as a closing theme. Starting on the October 4, 1986 edition, each show featured a cold open of short wrestler promos set to a loop of the beginning ofLee Ritenour's "Traveling Music" from theAmerican Flyerssoundtrack.In February 1988, the songs were replaced with an original WWF-created instrumental theme. The new instrumental theme was originally used as the theme of the 1987 WWF Slammy Awards. A different opening theme song was used for the February 1992 episode.

Selected episodes were also shown in the UK onITVin its weekly Saturday lunchtimeWorld Of Sportslot, mainly thanks to the popularity ofThe British Bulldogs.

First revived run (2006–2008)

Logo, c. 2006–2008

When WWE's flagship show,Raw,returned to theUSA Networkin 2005,Saturday Night's Main Eventwas revived in 2006 as a "special series" to air on occasion on NBC as part of a deal between WWE andNBC Universal.TheRaw,SmackDown,andECWbrandrosters appeared on the show.

Saturday Night's Main Eventreturned to NBC on March 18, 2006, in a prime-time slot. The first episode aired on a 1-hour time delay, the second episode aired live, with the three remaining episodes airing at a later date. Since 2009,Saturday Night's Main Eventwas replaced instead withWrestleMania:The World Television Premiere.

Second revived run (2024–present)

In 2024, after originally moving to Fox in 2019,WWE SmackDownmoved to USA Network as part of a five-year agreement with NBCUniversal. As part of the agreement, it was stated that WWE would produce four prime time specials for NBC per-year for the length of the agreement. On September 17, 2024, WWE announced that that it would premiere a second revival ofSaturday Night's Main Event,with the first episode to air on December 14 fromNassau Coliseum.

Events

The following table lists the dates and locations of televised events; they do not include the 2022 house shows.

Event	Date	City	Venue	Main Event	Ref
Saturday Night's Main Event I	May 10, 1985 Aired May 11, 1985	Uniondale, New York	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Bob Ortonfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event II	October 3, 1985 Aired October 5, 1985	East Rutherford, New Jersey	Brendan Byrne Arena	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Nikolai Volkoffin aFlag matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event III	October 31, 1985 Aired November 2, 1985	Hershey, Pennsylvania	Hersheypark Arena	Hulk HoganandAndre the Giantvs.King Kong BundyandBig John Studd
Saturday Night's Main Event IV	December 19, 1985 Aired January 4, 1986	Tampa, Florida	USF Sun Dome	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Terry Funkfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event V	February 15, 1986 Aired March 1, 1986	Phoenix, Arizona	Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.The Magnificent Muracofor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event VI	May 1, 1986 Aired May 3, 1986	Providence, Rhode Island	Providence Civic Center	Hulk HoganandJunkyard Dogvs.Terry FunkandHoss Funk
Saturday Night's Main Event VII	September 13, 1986 Aired October 4, 1986	Richfield, Ohio	Coliseum at Richfield	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Paul Orndorfffor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event VIII	November 15, 1986 Aired November 29, 1986	Los Angeles, California	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Hercules Hernandezfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event IX	December 14, 1986 Aired January 3, 1987	Hartford, Connecticut	Hartford Civic Center	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Paul Orndorffin aSteel cage matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event X	February 21, 1987 Aired March 14, 1987	Detroit, Michigan	Joe Louis Arena	20-Man Battle Royal
Saturday Night's Main Event XI	April 28, 1987 Aired May 2, 1987	Notre Dame, Indiana	Edmund P. Joyce Center	Kamalavs.Jake Roberts Hulk Hogan&Ken Pateravs.The Heenan Family(Andre The Giant&Hercules)
Saturday Night's Main Event XII	September 23, 1987 Aired October 3, 1987	Hershey, Pennsylvania	Hersheypark Arena	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Sikafor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XIII	November 11, 1987 Aired November 28, 1987	Seattle, Washington	Seattle Center Coliseum	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.King Kong Bundyfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XIV	December 7, 1987 Aired January 2, 1988	Landover, Maryland	Capital Centre	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.King Kong Bundyfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XV	March 7, 1988 Aired March 12, 1988	Nashville, Tennessee	Nashville Municipal Auditorium	Hulk Hoganvs.Harley Race
Saturday Night's Main Event XVI	April 22, 1988 Aired April 30, 1988	Springfield, Massachusetts	Springfield Civic Center	Randy Savage(c) vs.One Man Gangfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XVII	October 25, 1988 Aired October 29, 1988	Baltimore, Maryland	Baltimore Arena	Hulk Hoganvs.King Haku
Saturday Night's Main Event XVIII	November 16, 1988 Aired November 26, 1988	Sacramento, California	ARCO Arena	Randy Savage(c) vs.Andre the Giantfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XIX	December 7, 1988 Aired January 7, 1989	Tampa, Florida	USF Sun Dome	Hulk Hoganvs.Akeem
Saturday Night's Main Event XX	February 16, 1989 Aired March 11, 1989	Hershey, Pennsylvania	Hersheypark Arena	Hulk Hoganvs.Bad News Brown
Saturday Night's Main Event XXI	April 25, 1989 Aired May 27, 1989	Des Moines, Iowa	Veterans Memorial Auditorium	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Big Boss Manfor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXII	July 18, 1989 Aired July 29, 1989	Worcester, Massachusetts	Worcester Centrum	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.The Honky Tonk Manfor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXIII	September 21, 1989 Aired October 14, 1989	Cincinnati, Ohio	Riverfront Coliseum	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.Ted DiBiasefor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXIV	October 31, 1989 Aired November 25, 1989	Topeka, Kansas	Sunflower State Expocentre	Hulk Hogan(c) vs.The Geniusfor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXV	January 3, 1990 Aired January 27, 1990	Chattanooga, Tennessee	UTC Arena	Hulk HoganandThe Ultimate Warriorvs.Mr. PerfectandThe Genius
Saturday Night's Main Event XXVI	April 23, 1990 Aired April 28, 1990	Austin, Texas	Frank Erwin Center	Hulk Hoganvs.Mr. Perfect
Saturday Night's Main Event XXVII	July 16, 1990 Aired July 28, 1990	Omaha, Nebraska	Omaha Civic Auditorium	The Ultimate Warrior(c) vs.Rick Rudefor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIII	September 18, 1990 Aired October 13, 1990	Toledo, Ohio	Toledo Sports Arena	Hulk HoganandTugboatvs.Rhythm and Blues(The Honky Tonk ManandGreg Valentine)
Saturday Night's Main Event XXIX	April 15, 1991 Aired April 27, 1991	Omaha, Nebraska	Omaha Civic Auditorium	20-Man Battle Royal
Saturday Night's Main Event XXX	January 27, 1992 Aired February 8, 1992	Lubbock, Texas	Lubbock Municipal Coliseum	Hulk HoganandSid Justicevs.Ric FlairandThe Undertaker
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI	October 27, 1992 Aired November 14, 1992	Terre Haute, Indiana	Hulman Center	Bret Hart(c) vs.Papa Shangofor theWWF Championship
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII	March 18, 2006	Detroit, Michigan	Cobo Arena	John CenaandTriple Hvs.Kurt Angle,Rey Mysterio,andRandy Ortonin aHandicap match
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIII	July 15, 2006	Dallas, Texas	American Airlines Center	D-Generation X(Triple HandShawn Michaels) vs.The Spirit Squad(Kenny,Mitch,Nicky,Johnny,andMikeyin aHandicapElimination match
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIV	May 28, 2007 Aired June 2, 2007	Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Air Canada Centre	BatistaandChris Benoitvs.EdgeandMontel Vontavious Porter
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXV	August 13, 2007 Aired August 18, 2007	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	BatistaandKanevs.FinlayandThe Great Khali
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVI	July 28, 2008 Aired August 2, 2008	Washington, D.C.	Verizon Center	Edgevs.Jeff Hardy
Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII	December 14, 2024	Uniondale, New York	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Cody Rhodesvs.Kevin Owensfor theUndisputed WWE Championship
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Results

The following lists the match results forSaturday Night's Main Event's televised shows, and do not include results for any of the 2022 house shows.

World Wrestling Federation

Saturday Night's Main Event I

Saturday Night's Main Event I
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	May 10, 1985 (aired May 11, 1985)
City	Uniondale, New York
Venue	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Attendance	8,300
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous First Next→ II

Saturday Night's Main Event Itook place May 10, 1985, fromUniondale, New York,inNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,and aired May 11, 1985.The event aired onNBCand drew an 8.8 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The U.S. Express(Mike RotundaandBarry Windham) andRicky Steamboat(withLou Albano) defeatedNikolai Volkoff,The Iron Sheik,andGeorge Steele(withFreddie Blassie)	Six-man tag team match	06:30
2	Hulk Hogan(c) (withMr. T) defeatedBob Orton(withRoddy Piper) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	06:54
3	Wendi Richter(c) (withCyndi Lauper) defeatedThe Fabulous Moolah	Singles matchfor theWWF Women's Championship	04:00
4	Junkyard Dog(with Bertha Ritter) defeatedPete Doherty	Singles match	03:15
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event II

Saturday Night's Main Event II
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	October 3, 1985 (aired October 5, 1985)
City	East Rutherford, New Jersey
Venue	Brendan Byrne Arena
Attendance	8,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous I Next→ III

Saturday Night's Main Event IItook place on October 3, 1985, fromEast Rutherford, New Jersey,at theBrendan Byrne Arena,and aired on October 5, 1985.The event aired onNBCand drew an 8.3 rating.

During the broadcast,Uncle Elmerwaslegitimatelymarried to Joyce Stazko.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedNikolai Volkoff(withFreddie Blassie)	Flag matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	05:17
2	Uncle Elmer(withHillbilly JimandCousin Junior) defeatedJerry Valiant	Singles match	00:12
3	Paul Orndorffvs.Roddy Piperended in a doublecountout	Singles match	04:01
4	André the GiantandTony Atlas(withLou Albano) defeatedKing Kong BundyandBig John Studd(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Tag team match	04:26
5	The Dream Team(Brutus BeefcakeandGreg Valentine) (c) (withJohnny Valiant) defeatedLanny PoffoandTony Garea	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	03:30
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event III

Saturday Night's Main Event III
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	October 31, 1985 (aired November 2, 1985)
City	Hershey, Pennsylvania
Venue	Hersheypark Arena
Attendance	8,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous II Next→ IV

Saturday Night's Main Event IIItook place on October 31, 1985, fromHershey, Pennsylvania,at theHersheypark Arena,and aired on November 2, 1985.The event aired onNBCand drew a 6.3 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Terry Funk(withJimmy Hart) defeatedJunkyard Dog	Singles match	05:16
2	Hulk HoganandAndré the Giant(withLou Albano) defeatedKing Kong BundyandBig John Studd(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Tag team match	08:00
3	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) vs.Tito Santana(c) ended in a doublecountout	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	04:08
4	Ricky SteamboatdefeatedMr. Fuji(withThe Magnificent Muraco)	Kung Fu Challenge	03:16
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event IV

Saturday Night's Main Event IV
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	December 19, 1985 (aired January 4, 1986)
City	Tampa, Florida
Venue	USF Sun Dome
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous III Next→ V

Saturday Night's Main Event IVtook place on December 19, 1985, fromTampa, Florida,at theUSF Sun Dome,and aired on January 4, 1986.The event aired onNBCand drew a 10.4 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Jesse Ventura,Roddy Piper,andBob OrtondefeatedHillbilly Jim,Uncle Elmer,andCousin Luke	Six-man tag team match	08:00
2	Hulk Hogan(c) (withJunkyard Dog) defeatedTerry Funk(withJimmy Hart)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	08:30
3	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedGeorge Steele(withLou Albano)	Singles match	04:06
4	Nikolai Volkoff(withFreddie BlassieandThe Iron Sheik) defeatedCorporal Kirchner	Peace Match	04:32
5	Junkyard DogandRicky SteamboatdefeatedMr. FujiandThe Magnificent Muraco	Tag team match	05:19
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event V

Saturday Night's Main Event V
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	February 15, 1986 (aired March 1, 1986)
City	Phoenix, Arizona
Venue	Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Attendance	12,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous IV Next→ VI

Saturday Night's Main Event Vtook place on February 15, 1986, fromPhoenix, Arizona,at theArizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum,and aired on March 1, 1986.The event aired onNBCand drew a 10.0 rating.

Events during three of the matches –The Dream Teamvs.The British Bulldogsfor theWWF Tag Team Championship;Hulk Hoganvs.The Magnificent Muracofor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship;andMr. Tvs."Battling" Bob Ortonin a boxing match – helped set up three of the four major matches atWrestleMania 2.

The premiere airing of the video for "Real American," Hulk Hogan's entrance theme, took place.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Mr. TdefeatedBob Orton(withRoddy Piper)	Boxing match	5:02
2	King Kong Bundy(withBobby Heenan) defeated Steve Gatorwolf	Singles match	00:41
3	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedThe Magnificent Muraco(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	06:53
4	The Dream Team(Brutus BeefcakeandGreg Valentine) (c) (withJohnny Valiant) defeatedThe British Bulldogs(Davey Boy SmithandDynamite Kid) (withLou Albano)	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	12:00
5	Junkyard DogdefeatedAdrian Adonis(withJimmy Hart)	Singles match	08:45
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event VI

Saturday Night's Main Event VI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	May 1, 1986 (aired May 3, 1986)
City	Providence, Rhode Island
Venue	Providence Civic Center
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous V Next→ VII

Saturday Night's Main Event VItook place on May 1, 1986, fromProvidence, Rhode Island,at theProvidence Civic Center,and aired on May 3, 1986.The show aired onNBCand drew a 9.3 rating.

Jake Robertssneak-attackedRicky Steamboatand took him out with his finisher, the DDT, on the arena's concrete floor prior to the match starting, helping set up a feud that continued through the summer and early fall of 1986.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk HoganandJunkyard Dog(withThe Haiti Kid) defeatedTerry FunkandHoss Funk(withJimmy Hart)	Tag team match	13:30
2	King Kong BundydefeatedUncle Elmer	Singles match	02:35
3	Adrian Adonis(withJimmy Hart) defeatedPaul Orndorffbydisqualification	Singles match	12:00
4	The British Bulldogs(Davey Boy SmithandDynamite Kid) (c) (withLou Albano) defeatedNikolai VolkoffandThe Iron Sheik(withFreddie Blassie)	Two-out-of-three-falls matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	09:10
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event VII

Saturday Night's Main Event VII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	September 13, 1986 (aired October 4, 1986)
City	Richfield, Ohio
Venue	Coliseum at Richfield
Attendance	21,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous VI Next→ VIII

Saturday Night's Main Event VIItook place on September 13, 1986, fromRichfield, Ohio,at theColiseum at Richfield,and aired on October 4, 1986.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.4 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedPaul Orndorff(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	10:00
2	Ricky SteamboatdefeatedJake Roberts	Singles match	06:19
3	Roddy PiperdefeatedThe Iron Sheik(withSlick)	Singles match	00:43
4	The British Bulldogs(Davey Boy SmithandDynamite Kid) (c) (withLou Albano) defeatedThe Dream Team(Brutus BeefcakeandGreg Valentine) (withJohnny Valiant)	Two-out-of-three-falls matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	13:09
5	Kamala(withThe WizardandKim Chee) defeatedLanny Poffo	Singles match	01:44
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event VIII

Saturday Night's Main Event VIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	November 15, 1986 (aired November 29, 1986)
City	Los Angeles, California
Venue	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Attendance	16,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous VII Next→ IX

Saturday Night's Main Event VIIItook place on November 15, 1986, fromLos Angeles, California,at theLos Angeles Memorial Sports Arena,and aired on November 29, 1986.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.7 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Randy Savage(c) (withMiss Elizabeth) vs.Jake Robertsended in a doubledisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	09:30
2	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedHercules Hernandez(withBobby Heenan)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	06:30
3	Roddy PiperdefeatedBob Orton(withJimmy Hart)	Singles match	03:48
4	The Killer Bees(Jim BrunzellandB. Brian Blair) defeatedThe Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) (withJimmy Hart)	Tag team match	09:00
5	Koko B. WaredefeatedNikolai Volkoff(withSlick)	Singles match	02:30
6	The Magnificent Muraco(withMr. Fuji) defeatedDick Slater	Singles match	02:05
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event IX

Saturday Night's Main Event IX
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	December 14, 1986 (aired January 3, 1987)
City	Hartford, Connecticut
Venue	Hartford Civic Center
Attendance	10,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous VIII Next→ X

Saturday Night's Main Event IXtook place on December 14, 1986, fromHartford, Connecticut,at theHartford Civic Center,and aired on January 3, 1987.The event aired onNBCand drew a 10.6 rating.

The steel cage match betweenHulk HoganandPaul Orndorffwas initially declared a draw when both wrestlers escaped the cage at approximately the same time and two referees – Joey Marella andDanny Davis,the latter playing up his crooked referee gimmick – disputing the finish. When footage from the escape spot was deemed "inconclusive," the match was re-started and continued to Hogan gaining a decisive win over Orndorff.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedPaul Orndorff(withBobby Heenan) by escaping the cage	Steel cage matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	10:42
2	Randy Savage(c) (withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedGeorge Steele(withRicky Steamboat)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	08:30
3	Junkyard DogdefeatedHarley Race(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles match	06:00
4	Adrian Adonis(withJimmy Hart) defeatedRoddy Piperbycountout	Singles match	03:35
5	Blackjack MulligandefeatedJimmy Jack Funk	Singles match	02:31
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event X

Saturday Night's Main Event X
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	February 21, 1987 (aired March 14, 1987)
City	Detroit, Michigan
Venue	Joe Louis Arena
Attendance	21,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous IX Next→ XI

Saturday Night's Main Event Xtook place on February 21, 1987, fromDetroit, Michigan,at theJoe Louis Arena,and aired on March 14, 1987.The event aired onNBCand drew an 11.6 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Randy Savage(c) defeatedGeorge SteelebycountoutwithMiss Elizabethin a neutral corner.	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championshipand the managerial services ofMiss Elizabeth	04:30
2	Herculeswon by last eliminatingBilly Jack Haynes	Battle Royal	11:16
3	King Kong Bundy(withBobby Heenan) defeatedJake Robertsbydisqualification	Singles match	06:14
4	The Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) (c) (withJimmy HartandDanny Davis) defeatedTito SantanaandDan Spivey	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	05:31
5	Ricky SteamboatdefeatedThe Iron Sheik(withSlick)	Singles match	03:29
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XI

Saturday Night's Main Event XI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	April 28, 1987 (aired May 2, 1987)
City	Notre Dame, Indiana
Venue	Edmund P. Joyce Center
Attendance	9,345
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous X Next→ XII

Saturday Night's Main Event XItook place on April 28, 1987, fromNotre Dame, Indiana,at theEdmund P. Joyce Center,and aired May 2, 1987.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.5 rating.

While a match featuringHulk Hoganwas not included in the show, a pre-taped interview with comments regardingWrestleMania IIIand a possible future rematch was included. A separate interview withAndre the GiantandBobby Heenan,also reflecting on WrestleMania III, also aired.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Kamala(withThe Honky Tonk ManandMr. Fuji) defeatedJake Roberts	Singles match	04:18
2	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedGeorge Steele	Lumberjack match	06:44
3	The British Bulldogs(Davey Boy SmithandDynamite Kid) (withTito Santana) defeatedThe Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) (c) (withJimmy HartandDanny Davis) bydisqualification	Two-out-of-three-falls matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	09:48
4	Ricky Steamboat(c) defeatedHercules(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	06:42
5	The Can-Am Connection(Rick MartelandTom Zenk) (withJim Duggan) defeatedNikolai VolkoffandThe Iron Sheik(withSlick)	Tag team match	04:45
6D	Hulk HoganandKen PateradefeatedThe Heenan Family(André the GiantandHercules)	Tag Team match	10:17
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match D – this was adark match

Saturday Night's Main Event XII

Saturday Night's Main Event XII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	September 23, 1987 (aired October 3, 1987)
City	Hershey, Pennsylvania
Venue	Hersheypark Arena
Attendance	9,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XI Next→ XIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XIItook place on September 23, 1987, fromHershey, Pennsylvania,at theHersheypark Arena,and aired October 3, 1987.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.7 rating.

As the result of events during theRandy Savagevs.The Honky Tonk Manmatch – a beatdown of Savage by Honky andThe Hart Foundation,andHulk Hoganrunning in to save Savage –The Mega Powersalliance of Hogan, Savage andMiss Elizabethwas formed. The music video for "Piledriver" (as performed byKoko B. Ware), the title track ofthe WWF's second album of entrance music and performances by the wrestlers,debuted.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedThe Honky Tonk Man(c) (withJimmy Hart) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	13:00
2	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedSika(withMr. FujiandKim Chee)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	07:59
3	King Kong Bundy(withAndré the Giant) defeatedPaul Orndorff(withOliver Humperdink)	Singles match	08:00
4	The Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) (c) defeatedThe Young Stallions(Paul RomaandJim Powers)	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	04:35
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	November 11, 1987 (aired November 28, 1987)
City	Seattle, Washington
Venue	Seattle Center Coliseum
Attendance	16,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XII Next→ XIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XIIItook place on November 11, 1987, fromSeattle, Washington,at theSeattle Center Coliseum,and aired November 28, 1987onNBC.

Andre the GiantaccompaniedKing Kong BundyandBobby Heenanto the ring for Bundy's match vs. Hulk Hogan. Midway through the match, Andre was ejected from ringside for attempting to interfere in the match; as he returned to the locker room, he shoved a WWF cameraman to the floor.

Brian Bosworth,linebacker for theSeattle Seahawks,was shown in the audience.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	George SteeledefeatedDanny Davisbydisqualification	Singles match	03:49
2	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedBret Hart(withJimmy HartandJim Neidhart)	Singles match	12:03
3	King Kong Bundy(withBobby Heenan) defeatedHulk Hogan(c) bycountout	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	13:45
4	Bam Bam Bigelow(withOliver Humperdink) defeatedHercules	Singles match	07:00
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XIV
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	December 7, 1987 (aired January 2, 1988)
City	Landover, Maryland
Venue	Capital Centre
Attendance	11,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XIII Next→ XV

Saturday Night's Main Event XIVtook place on December 7, 1987, fromLandover, Maryland,at theCapital Centre,and aired on January 2, 1988onNBC.

During the Hulk Hogan-King Kong Bundy match, referee Jack Krueger was accidentally caught and knocked out by Bundy in an attempt to avalanche Hogan; the match was briefly interrupted as a new referee, Dave Hebner, took Krueger's place. Following the match, Andre the Giant sneak-attacked Hogan and choked him to the brink of unconsciousness, fighting off several wrestlers who came to aid Hogan; this served as one of the build-ups to the Hogan-Andre match onThe Main Event,which aired February 5, 1988.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Strike Force(Tito SantanaandRick Martel) (c) defeatedThe Bolsheviks(Nikolai VolkoffandBoris Zuhkov) (withSlick)	Two-out-of-three-falls matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	07:55
2	Jake RobertsdefeatedSika(withMr. Fuji)	Singles match	03:35
3	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedKing Kong Bundy(withAndré the Giant)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	12:09
4	Greg Valentine(withJimmy Hart) defeatedKoko B. Warebysubmission	Singles match	07:30
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XV

Saturday Night's Main Event XV
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	March 7, 1988 (aired March 12, 1988)
City	Nashville, Tennessee
Venue	Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Attendance	10,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XIV Next→ XVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XVtook place on March 7, 1988, fromNashville, Tennessee,at theNashville Municipal Auditorium,and aired on March 12, 1988.Although there were 10,000 in attendance, it was reportedly a heavily papered event.The event aired onNBCand drew a 10.0 rating.

During the tapings,Don MuracovsButch Reedwas taped but aired onPrime Time Wrestlingon April 11, 1988.

The match betweenHulk HoganandHarley Racesaw Race lay Hogan across a table outside the ring and attempted to hit adiving headbuttfrom the ring apron, but Hogan moved out of the way and Race crashed through the table, suffering alegitimateinjury that would eventually force him into retirement in 1991.

After theTed DiBiaseandAndré the Giantmatch, Hogan appeared at ringside to clear the ring of DiBiase andVirgilafter they began a post-match beatdown ofRandy "Macho Man" Savage.

The match betweenThe Islanders(HakuandTama) andThe Killer Bees(Jim BrunzellandB. Brian Blair) was atwo-out-of-three-falls match,however only the first fall was televised.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Brutus BeefcakedefeatedGreg Valentine(withJimmy Hart)	Singles match	09:02
2	Hulk HogandefeatedHarley Race(withBobby Heenan)	Singles match	06:37
3	Ted DiBiase(withVirgilandAndré the Giant) defeatedRandy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) bycountout	Singles match	11:39
4	The Islanders(HakuandTama) (withBobby Heenan) defeatedThe Killer Bees(Jim BrunzellandB. Brian Blair)	Two-out-of-three-falls match	03:38
5	One Man Gang(withSlick) defeatedKen Patera	Singles match	03:47

Saturday Night's Main Event XVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XVI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	April 22, 1988 (aired April 30, 1988)
City	Springfield, Massachusetts
Venue	Springfield Civic Center
Attendance	9,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XV Next→ XVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XVItook place on April 22, 1988, fromSpringfield, Massachusetts,at theSpringfield Civic Center,and aired April 30, 1988onNBC.This was the firstSaturday Night's Main Eventto not featureHulk Hoganin any of the televised matches or interviews, as he had taken a leave of absence around this time to begin filmingNo Holds Barred.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Jim DuggandefeatedHercules(withBobby HeenanandAndré the Giant) bydisqualification	Singles match	08:47
2	Brutus BeefcakedefeatedDanny Davis(withJimmy Hart)	Singles match	03:10
3	Randy Savage(c) (withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedOne Man Gang(withSlick)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	06:03
4	Demolition(AxandSmash) (withMr. Fuji) defeatedThe British Bulldogs(Davey Boy SmithandDynamite Kid) bydisqualification	Tag team match	05:05
5	Ted DiBiase(withVirgil) defeatedDon Muraco(withBilly Graham)	Singles match	04:12
6	Rick Rude(withBobby Heenan) defeatedKoko B. Ware	Singles match	03:44
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XVII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	October 25, 1988 (aired October 29, 1988)
City	Baltimore, Maryland
Venue	Baltimore Arena
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XVI Next→ XVIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XVIItook place on October 25, 1988, fromBaltimore, Maryland,at theBaltimore Arena,and aired October 29, 1988.The event aired onNBCand drew an 8.7 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Jake Roberts(with Cheryl Roberts) defeatedRick Rude(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles match	07:22
2	Demolition(AxandSmash) (c) (withMr. FujiandJimmy Hart) defeatedThe Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart)	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	05:58
3	Hulk Hogan(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedKing Haku(withBobby Heenan)	Singles match	06:16
4	Dino Bravo(withFrenchy Martin) defeatedKen Patera	Singles match	03:03
5	Big Boss Man(withSlick) defeatedJim Powers	Singles match	02:34
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XVIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XVIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	November 16, 1988 (aired November 26, 1988)
City	Sacramento, California
Venue	ARCO Arena
Attendance	15,900
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XVII Next→ XIX

Saturday Night's Main Event XVIIItook place on November 16, 1988, fromSacramento, California,at theARCO Arena,and aired November 26, 1988.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.4 rating.

During the show,Brother Loveconducted a special interviewHulk HoganandSlick.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate Warrior(c) defeatedSuper Ninja(withMr. Fuji)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	02:11
2	HerculesdefeatedVirgil(withTed DiBiase)	Singles match	03:20
3	Randy Savage(c) (withMiss Elizabeth) vs.André the Giant(withBobby Heenan) ended in a doubledisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	08:51
4	Jim DuggandefeatedBoris Zuhkov	Flag match	02:27
5	The Fabulous Rougeaus(Jacques RougeauandRaymond Rougeau) (withJimmy Hart) defeatedThe Young Stallions(Paul RomaandJim Powers)	Tag team match	03:05
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XIX

Saturday Night's Main Event XIX
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	December 7, 1988 (aired January 7, 1989)
City	Tampa, Florida
Venue	USF Sun Dome
Attendance	9,176
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XVIII Next→ XX

Saturday Night's Main Event XIXtook place on December 7, 1988, fromTampa, Florida,at theUSF Sun Dome,and aired January 7, 1989onNBC.

Events during and after theHulk Hogan-Akeemmatch –Randy Savagedeclining to make the save and run off Akeem andBig Boss Manwhile they were beating down Hogan, but Savage immediately running to ringside when the heels were threatening to beat upMiss Elizabeth,and then Savage questioning Elizabeth as she tended to a beaten Hogan – helped foreshadow the later heel turn by Savage atThe Main Event IIin February.

George Steinbrenner was shown in the front row during this event, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan at one point remarked about the guy he managed in the ring at the time to Steinbrenner "I've got a ring full of Winfields".

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Brutus BeefcakedefeatedRon Bass	Hair vs. Hair match	07:40
2	Hulk Hogan(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedAkeem(withBig Boss ManandSlick) bydisqualification	Singles match	08:06
3	The Ultimate Warrior(c) defeatedThe Honky Tonk Man(withJimmy Hart)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	05:07
4	Tito SantanadefeatedThe Red Rooster(withBobby Heenan)	Singles match	07:27
5	Mr. PerfectdefeatedKoko B. Ware	Singles match	03:10
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XX

Saturday Night's Main Event XX
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	February 16, 1989 (aired March 11, 1989)
City	Hershey, Pennsylvania
Venue	Hersheypark Arena
Attendance	9,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XIX Next→ XXI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXtook place on February 16, 1989, fromHershey, Pennsylvania,at theHersheypark Arena,and aired March 11, 1989.The event aired onNBCand drew a 10.0 rating.

During the event,Mean Gene Okerlundconducted a special interview withMiss Elizabethto publicly announce whose corner she will be in atWrestleMania V.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Brutus BeefcakedefeatedRick Rude(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles match	05:45
2	Hulk Hogan(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedBad News Brown	Singles match	09:44
3	Ted DiBiase(withVirgil) defeatedThe Blue Blazer	Singles match	03:57
4	The Brain Busters(Arn AndersonandTully Blanchard) (withBobby Heenan) vs.The Rockers(Shawn MichaelsandMarty Jannetty) ended in a doublecountout	Tag team match	09:19
5	The Red RoosterdefeatedThe Brooklyn Brawler(withBobby Heenan)	Singles match	01:05

Saturday Night's Main Event XXI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	April 25, 1989 (aired May 27, 1989)
City	Des Moines, Iowa
Venue	Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XX Next→ XXII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXItook place on April 25, 1989, fromDes Moines, Iowa,at theVeterans Memorial Auditorium,and aired May 27, 1989onNBC.

During the steel cage match betweenHulk HoganandBig Boss Man,Hogan superplexed Boss Man from over the top of the cage to the mat, briefly knocking both wrestlers out. Prior to the match,Tommy Lister Jr.,in-character as hisNo Holds Barredmovie role of Zeus (the movie's villain), came to ringside and stood in front of the cage entrance, beating down Hogan after daring him to "move me!"

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	King DuggandefeatedRick Rude(c) (withBobby Heenan) bycountout	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	07:15
2	Randy Savage(withSensational Sherri) defeatedJim Neidhart	Singles match	05:54
3	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedBig Boss Man(withSlick) by escaping the cage	Steel cage matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	10:01
4	The Brain Busters(Arn AndersonandTully Blanchard) (withBobby Heenan) defeatedDemolition(AxandSmash) (c) bydisqualification	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	09:15
5	Jimmy SnukadefeatedBoris Zhukov(with Slick)	Singles match	01:11
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	July 18, 1989 (aired July 29, 1989)
City	Worcester, Massachusetts
Venue	Worcester Centrum
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXI Next→ XXIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIItook place on July 18, 1989, fromWorcester, Massachusetts,at theWorcester Centrum,and aired July 29, 1989onNBC.

During the Randy Savage-Brutus Beefcake match,Zeusappeared at ringside and interfered on Savage's behalf. Hulk Hogan came to aid Beefcake but was unable to hurt Zeus. The events of this match was one of the pieces to help set up the main event ofSummerSlam.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedThe Honky Tonk Man(withJimmy Hart)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	06:14
2	Jimmy SnukadefeatedGreg Valentine(with Jimmy Hart)	Singles match	03:14
3	Brutus BeefcakedefeatedRandy Savage(withSensational Sherri) bydisqualification	Singles match	11:30
4	The Brain Busters(Arn AndersonandTully Blanchard) (withBobby Heenan) defeatedDemolition(AxandSmash) (c)	Two-out-of-three-falls matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	12:33
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	September 21, 1989 (aired October 14, 1989)
City	Cincinnati, Ohio
Venue	Riverfront Coliseum
Attendance	14,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXII Next→ XXIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIIItook place September 21, 1989, fromCincinnati, Ohio,at theRiverfront Coliseum,and aired October 14, 1989.The show was attended by 14,000 people, of which 12,000 were paid.The event aired onNBCand drew a 9.5 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Randy Savage(withQueen Sherri) defeatedJimmy Snuka	Singles match	05:37
2	Hulk Hogan(c) defeatedTed DiBiase(withZeus)	Singles matchfor theWWF Championship	09:28
3	Roddy PiperdefeatedHaku(withBobby Heenan)	Singles match	03:02
4	Tito Santana(withThe Red Rooster,Brutus Beefcake,andDusty Rhodes) vs.Rick Martel(withJimmy Hart,The Honky Tonk Man,Slick,AkeemandBig Boss Man) ended in a doubledisqualification	Singles match	09:41
5	The Bushwhackers(LukeandButch) defeatedThe Fabulous Rougeaus(JacquesandRaymond) (withJimmy Hart)	Tag team match	03:15
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIV
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	October 31, 1989 (aired November 25, 1989)
City	Topeka, Kansas
Venue	Sunflower State Expocentre
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXIII Next→ XXV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIVtook place October 31, 1989, fromTopeka, Kansas,at theSunflower State Expocentre,and aired November 25, 1989.The event aired onNBCand drew an 8.7 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate Warrior(c) defeatedAndré the Giant(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	07:46
2	The GeniusdefeatedHulk Hogan(c) bycountout	Singles matchfor theWWF Championship	07:34
3	Dusty RhodesdefeatedBig Boss Man(withSlick)	Singles match	04:47
4	Mr. Perfect(with The Genius) defeatedThe Red Rooster	Singles match	04:13
5	The Rockers(Shawn MichaelsandMarty Jannetty) defeatedThe Brain Busters(Arn AndersonandTully Blanchard) (withBobby Heenan)	Two-out-of-three-falls match	07:32
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXV
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	January 3, 1990 (aired January 27, 1990)
City	Chattanooga, Tennessee
Venue	UTC Arena
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXIV Next→ XXVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVtook place January 3, 1990, fromChattanooga, Tennessee,at theUTC Arena,and aired January 27, 1990.The event aired onNBCand drew an 11.1 rating.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Randy Savage(withQueen Sherri) defeatedJim Duggan	Singles match	09:14
2	Hulk HoganandThe Ultimate WarriordefeatedMr. PerfectandThe Genius	Tag team match	08:02
3	Jake RobertsdefeatedGreg Valentine(withJimmy Hart) bydisqualification	Singles match	05:16
4	Dusty Rhodes(withSapphire) vs.Rick Rude(withBobby Heenan) ended in a doublecountout	Singles match	09:04
5	Dino Bravo(withJimmy HartandEarthquake) defeatedRon Garvin	Singles match	03:19

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	April 23, 1990 (aired April 28, 1990)
City	Austin, Texas
Venue	Frank Erwin Center
Attendance	8,500
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXV Next→ XXVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVItook place on April 23, 1990, fromAustin, Texas,at theFrank Erwin Center,and aired April 28, 1990onNBC.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Hulk HogandefeatedMr. Perfect(withThe Genius)	Singles match	08:03
2	Earthquake(withJimmy Hart) defeatedHillbilly Jim	Singles match	01:58
3	The Hart Foundation(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) vs.The Rockers(Shawn MichaelsandMarty Jannetty) ended in a doubledisqualification	Tag team match	09:30
4	The Ultimate Warrior(c) defeatedHaku(withBobby Heenan)	Singles matchfor theWWF World Heavyweight Championship	04:49
5	Big Boss MandefeatedAkeem(withSlick) bydisqualification	Singles match	03:18
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	July 16, 1990 (aired July 28, 1990)
City	Omaha, Nebraska
Venue	Omaha Civic Auditorium
Attendance	10,303
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXVI Next→ XXVIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIItook place July 16, 1990, fromOmaha, Nebraska,at theOmaha Civic Auditorium,and aired July 28, 1990.The event aired onNBCand drew a 7.2 rating.

This event saw the debut in WWF ofThe Texas Tornado.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate Warrior(c) defeatedRick Rude(withBobby Heenan) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWF Championship	09:43
2	Demolition(SmashandCrush) (c) (withAx) defeatedThe Rockers(Shawn MichaelsandMarty Jannetty)	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	09:31
3	Mr. Perfect(withBobby Heenan) (c) defeatedTito Santana	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	10:11
4	The Texas TornadodefeatedBuddy Rose	Singles match	03:09
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	September 18, 1990 (aired October 13, 1990)
City	Toledo, Ohio
Venue	Toledo Sports Arena
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXVII Next→ XXIX

Saturday Night's Main Event XXVIIItook place September 18, 1990, fromToledo, Ohio,at theToledo Sports Arena,and aired October 13, 1990onNBC.

During the match betweenRandy SavageandDusty Rhodes,Ted DiBiaseattacked Dusty's sonDustin Rhodes.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate WarriorandThe Legion of Doom(HawkandAnimal) defeatedDemolition(Ax,Smash,andCrush)	Six-man tag team match	04:59
2	Randy Savage(withQueen Sherri) defeatedDusty Rhodesbycountout	Singles match	09:30
3	Hulk HoganandTugboatdefeatedRhythm and Blues(The Honky Tonk ManandGreg Valentine) (withJimmy Hart) bydisqualification	Tag team match	07:20
4	Sgt. Slaughter(withGen. Adnan) defeatedKoko B. Warebysubmission	Singles match	05:18
5	The Texas Tornado(c) defeatedHaku(withBobby Heenan)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	03:10
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIX

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIX
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	April 15, 1991 (aired April 27, 1991)
City	Omaha, Nebraska
Venue	Omaha Civic Auditorium
Attendance	9,400
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXVIII Next→ XXX

Saturday Night's Main Event XXIXtook place April 15, 1991, fromOmaha, Nebraska,at theOmaha Civic Auditorium,and aired April 27, 1991.The event drew 9,400 people of which 7,000 were paid.The event aired onNBCand drew a 7.7 rating.Following this event,Saturday Night's Main Eventaired two episodes onFOXin 1992, the series then ended until returning to NBC for 5 additional specials beginning in 2006 withSaturday Night's Main Event XXXII.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate WarriordefeatedSgt. Slaughter(withGeneral AdnanandCol. Mustafa) bydisqualification	Singles match	08:00
2	The Nasty Boys(Brian KnobbsandJerry Sags) (c) (withJimmy Hart) defeatedThe Bushwhackers(Bushwhacker LukeandBushwhacker Butch)	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	06:48
3	Mr. Perfectwon by last eliminatingGreg Valentine	Battle Royal	12:30
4	Ted DiBiase(withSensational Sherri) vs.Bret Hartended in a doublecountout	Singles match	09:56
5	The Mountie(withJimmy Hart) defeatedTito Santana	Singles match	04:29
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXX

Saturday Night's Main Event XXX
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	January 27, 1992 (aired February 8, 1992)
City	Lubbock, Texas
Venue	Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXIX Next→ XXXI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXtook place on January 27, 1992, fromLubbock, Texas,at theLubbock Municipal Coliseum,and aired February 8, 1992.The event was the firstSaturday Night's Main Eventto air onFoxand drew an 8.2 rating and 14.3 million viewers.

Prematch stipulation of theRoddy PiperandThe Mountiematch for theWWF Intercontinental Championship,statedBret Hartwould face the winner atWrestleMania VIII.

The Legion of Doom(Road Warrior HawkandRoad Warrior Animal) were originally scheduled to take onThe Beverly Brothers(Blake BeverlyandBeau Beverly), however The Legion of Doom were replaced bySgt. SlaughterandJim Duggan.

Following the match betweenRandy SavageandJake Roberts,the telecast ended withMiss Elizabethcoming to the ring and celebrating with Savage. A week later duringSuperstars,it was revealed that Roberts prepared to hitMiss Elizabethwith a steel chair as soon as she stepped backstage, only for The Undertaker to prevent the attack and allow Savage to hit Roberts with a chair of his own.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Roddy Piper(c) defeatedThe Mountie(withJimmy Hart)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	03:30
2	Hulk HoganandSid Justice(withBrutus Beefcake) defeatedRic FlairandThe Undertaker(withMr. PerfectandPaul Bearer) bydisqualification	Tag team match	11:42
3	Sgt. SlaughterandJim DuggandefeatedThe Beverly Brothers(Blake BeverlyandBeau Beverly) (withThe Genius)	Tag team match	02:39
4	Randy Savage(withMiss Elizabeth) defeatedJake Roberts	Singles match	05:25
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXI
Promotion	World Wrestling Federation
Date	October 27, 1992 (aired November 14, 1992)
City	Terre Haute, Indiana
Venue	Hulman Center
Attendance	4,300
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXX Next→ XXXII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXItook place October 27, 1992, fromTerre Haute, Indiana,at theHulman Center,and aired November 14, 1992.The event aired onFoxand drew a 6.1 rating and 10.6 million viewers.This event was the second and finalSaturday Night's Main Eventto air on FOX, and the finalSaturday Night's Main Eventfor almost 14 years, until the series returned in 2006 withSaturday Night's Main Event XXXII.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Ultimate Maniacs (The Ultimate WarriorandRandy Savage) defeatedMoney Inc.(Ted DiBiaseandIrwin R. Schyster) (c) (withJimmy Hart) bycountout	Tag team matchfor theWWF Tag Team Championship	06:11
2	Shawn MichaelsdefeatedThe British Bulldog(c)	Singles matchfor theWWF Intercontinental Championship	10:28
3	Bret Hart(c) defeatedPapa Shangobysubmission	Singles match for theWWF Championship	07:13
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII
Promotion	World Wrestling Entertainment
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown!
Date	March 18, 2006
City	Detroit, Michigan
Venue	Cobo Arena
Attendance	7,000
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXI Next→ XXXIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIItook place on March 18, 2006, fromDetroit, Michigan,at theCobo Arena.The event aired on a 1-hour tape delay onNBCin the United States andCitytvinCanadawith the former network drawing a 3.1 rating.This marked the firstSaturday Night's Main Eventsince 1992 whenSaturday Night's Main Event XXXIaired onFOX,and the first on NBC sinceSaturday Night's Main Event XXIXin 1991 as well as the firstSaturday Night's Main Eventto feature wrestlers from theRawandSmackDown!brand divisions during thefirst brand extension.

Mickie JamesandTrish Stratusfought over theWWE Women's ChampionshipatNew Year's Revolution,with Stratus retaining.In the months that followed, James' obsession with Stratus grew to the point that she confessed to Stratus that she was in love with her.James made an attempt to kiss Stratus atSaturday Night's Main Event XXXII,after the duo defeatedCandice MichelleandVictoria.After she was rebuffed, James attacked Stratus and later vowed to destroy her.

Jim Ross,Jerry Lawler,andTazzare the commentators.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1D	Big ShowdefeatedCarlito	Singles match	—
2	John CenaandTriple HdefeatedKurt Angle,Rey Mysterio,andRandy Orton	Handicap match	11:40
3	Mickie JamesandTrish StratusdefeatedCandice MichelleandVictoria	Tag team match	02:40
4	Shane McMahondefeatedShawn Michaelsbysubmission	Street Fight	16:42
D – this was adark match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIII
Promotion	World Wrestling Entertainment
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown! ECW
Date	July 15, 2006
City	Dallas, Texas
Venue	American Airlines Center
Attendance	17,343
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXII Next→ XXXIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIIItook place July 15, 2006, fromDallas, Texas,at theAmerican Airlines Center.The event drew 17,343 people, of which 14,500 were paid.The event aired live onNBC,and drew a 2.6 rating.This was the first series to feature theECWbrand, which was relaunched in June 2006.

Jim RossandJerry Lawlerare the commentators forRaw,Michael ColeandJohn Layfieldare the commentators forSmackDown,andJoey StylesandTazzare the commentators forECW.Justin Robertswas the ring announcer.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	Batista,Rey Mysterio,andBobby LashleydefeatedMark Henry,Finlay,andKing Booker(withQueen SharmellandWilliam Regal)	Six-man tag team match	10:07
2	CarlitoandTrish StratusdefeatedJohnny NitroandMelina	Mixed tag team match	02:36
3	D-Generation X(Triple HandShawn Michaels) defeatedThe Spirit Squad(Kenny,Mitch,Nicky,Johnny,andMikey)	HandicapElimination match	08:52
4	Michelle McCooldefeatedVictoria	DivaBull-Riding Contest	01:08
5	SabudefeatedStevie Richards	Extreme Rules match	02:02
6	John CenadefeatedEdge(c) (withLita) bydisqualification	Singles matchfor theWWE Championship	07:54
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIV
Promotion	World Wrestling Entertainment
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown! ECW
Date	May 28, 2007 (aired June 2, 2007)
City	Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Venue	Air Canada Centre
Attendance	16,176
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXIII Next→ XXXV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIVtook place on May 28, 2007, fromToronto,Ontario,Canadaat theAir Canada Centre,and aired June 2, 2007.The event drew 16,176 of which 14,000 were paid.The event aired onNBCand drew a 2.2 rating.

Michael ColeandJerry Lawlerare the commentators.Ashley Massaro,Kristal Marshall,Torrie Wilson,Candice MichelleandMichelle McCoolare the various guest ring announcers.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	The Great Khali(withRanjin Singh) defeatedJohn Cena	Singles match	06:20
2	BatistaandChris BenoitdefeatedEdgeandMontel Vontavious Porter	Tag team match	10:37
3	FinlayandHornswoggledefeatedThe Boogeymanand Little Boogeyman	Mixed tag team match	03:49
4	Kane,Doink the Clown,andEugenedefeatedKevin Thorn,Viscera,andUmaga	Six-man tag team match	10:55

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXV

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXV
Promotion	World Wrestling Entertainment
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown! ECW
Date	August 13, 2007 (aired August 18, 2007)
City	New York City
Venue	Madison Square Garden
Attendance	16,827
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXIV Next→ XXXVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVtook place on August 13, 2007, fromNew York CityatMadison Square Garden,and aired August 18, 2007.The event drew 16,827 of which 13,500 were paid.The event aired onNBCand drew a 2.5 rating.

Michael Cole,Jim Ross,andJohn Layfieldare the commentators.Tazzwas the guest commentator for the main event.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1	BatistaandKanedefeatedFinlayandThe Great Khali(with Ranjin Singh)	Tag team match	08:25
2	John CenadefeatedCarlitobysubmission	Singles match	05:37
3	Evander Holyfieldvs.Matt Hardyended in ano contest	Boxing match	00:44
4	CM PunkandThe BoogeymandefeatedJohn MorrisonandBig Daddy V(withMatt Striker)	Tag team match	06:40

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVI

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVI
Promotion	World Wrestling Entertainment
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown! ECW
Date	July 28, 2008 (aired August 2, 2008)
City	Washington, D.C.
Venue	Verizon Center
Attendance	14,722
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXV Next→ XXXVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVItook place on July 28, 2008, fromWashington, D.C.,at theVerizon Center,and aired August 2, 2008.The event aired onNBCas a 1-hour special,and drew a 1.4 rating.The event drew 14,722 of which 12,000 were paid.

Jim RossandJerry Lawlerare the commentators.CM Punkwas the guest commentator for the first televised match.

No.	Results	Stipulations	Times
1D	Paul LondondefeatedCharlie Haas	Singles match	06:00
2	John "Bradshaw" Layfield,Kane,andThe Legacy(Cody RhodesandTed DiBiase) defeatedJohn Cena,Batista,andCryme Tyme(Shad GaspardandJTG)	Eight-man tag team match	11:00
3	The Great Khali(withRanjin Singh) defeatedJimmy Wang Yang	Singles match	01:30
4	EdgedefeatedJeff Hardy	Singles match	12:00
D – this was adark match

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII
Promotional poster featuringCody Rhodes,Roman Reigns,Bianca Belair,Liv Morgan,andSeth "Freakin" Rollins
Promotion	WWE
Brand(s)	Raw SmackDown
Date	December 14, 2024
City	Uniondale, New York
Venue	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
WWE Networkevent chronology
←Previous NXT Deadline Next→ Royal Rumble
Saturday Night's Main Eventchronology
←Previous XXXVI Next→ —

Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVIIwill take place on December 14, 2024, fromUniondale, New York,at theNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,the same location as the inaugural event39years earlier. The event will besimulcast,airing onNBCandstreamingonPeacockin the United States as a 2-hour special,marking the first Saturday Night's Main Event special since 2008. This special will see the crowning of the inauguralWWE Women's United States Champion.

In addition to Peacock, this will be the only Saturday Night's Main Event to livestream on theWWE Networkin international markets, as its content will move over toNetflixin January 2025.

No.	Matches*	Stipulations
1	TBDvs.TBD	Tournament finalfor the inauguralWWE Women's United States Championship
2	Cody Rhodes(c) vs.Kevin Owens	Singles matchfor theUndisputed WWE Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match *Card subject to change

WWE Women's United States Championship Tourmament

The tournament to crown the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion began on November 15, 2024, and is being held across episodes ofSmackDown,concluding at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14, 2024.

First round SmackDown November 15 – December 6, 2024

Semifinals SmackDown December 13, 2024

Final Saturday Night's Main Event December 14, 2024

Bayley

Pin

Candice LeRae

—

B-Fab

10:02

Bayley

Chelsea Green

Bianca Belair

—

Chelsea Green

Pin

Blair Davenport

10:04

Lash Legend

—

Michin

Pin

Piper Niven

10:34

Michin

Naomi

Tiffany Stratton

Elektra Lopez

Notes

Home video

VHS release

During the original run,Coliseum Videoreleased two cassettes ofSaturday Night's Main Event:Saturday Night's Main Event's Greatest Hitswhich contained six matches from 1985 to 1987 and More Saturday Night's Main Event containing nine matches from 1988 to 1989.

In 1992, the WWF released through Columbia House,Best of Saturday Night's Main Event (Collector's Edition)comprising five matches from 1988 to 1990.

DVD release

On February 10, 2009, the WWE released a three-disc DVD set on the history ofSaturday Night's Main Event.The set includes more than 30 full matches and several non-wrestling segments. Among these are highlights ofUncle Elmer's wedding,Hulk Hogan's "Real American"music video, andMr. Perfectsmashing Hogan's WWF World Heavyweight Championship belt. The first match in the program's history, a six-man tag team match pitting the U.S. Express (Mike RotundoandBarry Windham) teaming withRicky Steamboatdefeating the team ofWWF Tag Team ChampionsNikolai VolkoffandThe Iron Sheikand their partnerGeorge "The Animal" Steele,is included as an extra. Also, two other notable matches are included, both from the program's spinoffThe Main Event.The first is a February 1988 rematch fromWrestleMania IIIpitting Hogan againstAndré the Giant,the second aMega Powers' (Hogan andRandy Savage) bout against the Twin Towers (The Big Boss ManandAkeem) from February 1989. Both had direct implications on each year's WrestleMania: the Hogan-Andre match led to the WWF title being vacated untilWrestleMania IVwhile the Mega Powers-Twin Towers match led to the breakup of the Mega Powers and Hogan eventually defeating Randy Savage to win the WWF title atWrestleMania V.

In theWrestleMania 22DVD, theXXXIIedition was included in the 2nd disc in its entirety.

External links

• Official website
• Saturday Night's Main EventatIMDb(1985 version)
• Saturday Night's Main EventatIMDb(2006 version)