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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 37 - Saturday Night's Main Event #37
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Saturday Night's Main Event #37

    S1:E37

    Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVII will occur on December 14, 2024, from Uniondale, New York, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event will air on NBC as a 2-hour special, marking the first Saturday Night's Main Event special since 2008.

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  2. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 38 - Saturday Night's Main Event #38
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Saturday Night's Main Event #38

    S1:E38

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  3. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 39 - Saturday Night's Main Event #39
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Saturday Night's Main Event #39

    S1:E39

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 13 Episode 2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 24, 2025
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 24, 2025

    S13:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 13 Episode 4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - November 01, 2025
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Saturday Night's Main Event - November 01, 2025

    S13:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 7 - Saturday Night's Main Event #07
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Saturday Night's Main Event #07

    S1:E7

    Match Results:WWF World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff by DisqualificationRicky Steamboat pinned Jake RobertsRoddy Piper pinned Iron ShiekWWF Tag Team Championship Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match - British Bulldogs (Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith) defeated Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine in three fallsValentine forced Dynamite to submit. Dynamite pinned Valentine. Smith pinned BeefcakeKamala pinned Lanny Poffo.

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  7. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 8 - Saturday Night's Main Event #08
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Saturday Night's Main Event #08

    S1:E8

    Match Results:WWF Intercontinental Championship - Randy Savage and Jake Roberts fought to a Double DisqualificationWWF World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan pinned Hercules HernandezRoddy Piper pinned Bob OrtonKiller Bees defeated The Hart FoundationKoko B. Ware pinned Nikolia VolkoffDon Muraco pinned Dick Slater.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 10 - Saturday Night's Main Event #10
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Saturday Night's Main Event #10

    S1:E10

    Match Results:WWF Intercontinental Championship - Randy Savage defeated George Steele by Count OutBattle Royal: Hercules wonThe Match included: Andre the Giant, Ron Bass, Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Demolition Axe & Smash, Haku, Billy Jack Haynes, Hillbilly Jim, Honkytonk Man, Hulk Hogan, Blackjack Mulligan, Paul Orndorff, Lanny Poffo, Butch Reed, Sika, Tama, Nikolia Volkoff, and Koko B. WareKing Kong Bundy defeated Jake Roberts by Count OutWWF Tag Team Championship - Hart Foundation defeated Tito Santana and Danny SpiveyRicky Steamboat pinned Iron Shiek.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 12 - Saturday Night's Main Event #12
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Saturday Night's Main Event #12

    S1:E12

    Match Results:WWF Intercontinental Championship - Randy Savage defeated Honky Tonk Man by DisqualificationHonky Tonk Man retains the Intercontinental titleWWF World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan pinned SikaKing Kong Bundy pinned Paul OrndorffWWF Tag Team Championship - Hart Foundation defeated Paul Roma and Jim Powers

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 5 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 29, 1989
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 29, 1989

    S5:E5

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against The Honky Tonk Man. The Brain Busters clash with Demolition for the WWE Tag Team Titles.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  11. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 6 Episode 2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #3
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #3

    S6:E2

    Witness a historic WrestleMania rematch when Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against 'Macho Man' Randy Savage with World Boxing Champion, Buster Douglas, serving as special guest referee. The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Championship against Dino Bravo and more.

    Director:Matthew McCarthy
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  12. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 4 Episode 5 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 29, 1988
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 29, 1988

    S4:E5

    Jake 'The Snake' Roberts battles Rick Rude. Demolition defend the WWE Tag Team titles against The Hart Foundation. Hulk Hogan and more.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  13. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 1 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989

    S5:E1

    Hulk Hogan collides with Akeem. The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against The Honky Tonk Man. Mr. Perfect and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #2
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #2

    S5:E2

    The tension between the Mega Powers reaches a fever pitch as Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage battle The Twin Towers, Big Boss Man and Akeem! Hercules faces 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase and more.

    Director:Matthew McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 3 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 11, 1989
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #15 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 11, 1989

    S5:E3

    Hulk Hogan takes on Bad News Brown. Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake battles 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. The Brain Busters face The Rockers.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  16. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 27, 1989
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 27, 1989

    S5:E4

    Hulk Hogan battles The Big Boss Man in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title. Demolition defend the Tag Titles against The Brain Busters.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  17. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 7 Episode 2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Apr 27, 1991
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Apr 27, 1991

    S7:E2

    Featuring a huge battle royal with Hulk Hogan, Mr. Perfect and more. Ultimate Warrior faces Sgt. Slaughter. Ted DiBiase battles Bret Hart.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  18. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 3 Episode 1 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 03, 1987
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #18 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 03, 1987

    S3:E1

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against Paul Orndorff in a Steel Cage Match. Randy Savage battles George Steele. Roddy Piper and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 4 Episode 6 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 26, 1988
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #19 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 26, 1988

    S4:E6

    'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant. 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, and much more.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  20. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 2 Episode 1 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 04, 1986
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    #20 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 04, 1986

    S2:E1

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against Terry Funk. Junkyard Dog and Ricky Steamboat face Mr. Fuji and The Magnificent Muraco.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 2 Episode 4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 04, 1986
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    #21 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 04, 1986

    S2:E4

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff. Ricky Steamboat faces Jake Roberts. Roddy Piper vs. Iron Sheik.

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  22. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 9 - Saturday Night's Main Event #09
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Saturday Night's Main Event #09

    S1:E9

    Match Results:WWF World Heavyweight Championship Cage Match - Hulk Hogan defeated Paul OrndorffWWF Intercontinental Championship - Randy Savage pinned George SteeleJunkyard Dog defeated Harley Race by DisqualificationAdrian Adonis defeated Roddy Piper by Count outBlackjack Mulligan pinned Jimmy Jack Funk.

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  23. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 11 - Saturday Night's Main Event #11
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Saturday Night's Main Event #11

    S1:E11

    Match Results:Kamala pinned Jake RobertsLumberjack Match - Randy Savage pinned George SteeleBest 2 out of 3 Falls Match - British Bulldogs defeated The Hart Foundation in two straight falls Hart Foundation were Disqualified. Dynamite pinned Niedhart.WWF Intercontinental Championship - Ricky Steamboat defeated Hercules by DisqualificationCan-Am Connection (Rick Martel and Tom Zenk) defeated Iron Shiek and Nikolai Volkoff

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  24. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 13 - Saturday Night's Main Event #13
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Saturday Night's Main Event #13

    S1:E13

    Match Results:George Steele beat Danny DavisRandy Savage pinned Bret HartWWF World Heavyweight Championship - King Kong Bundy defeated Hulk Hogan via countoutHulk Hogan retains the titleBam Bam Bigelow pinned Hercules

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  25. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 1 Episode 14 - Saturday Night's Main Event #14
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Saturday Night's Main Event #14

    S1:E14

    Match Results:WWF Tag Team Championship - Strike Force beat Boris Zuhkov & Nikolia VolkoffJake Roberts pinned SikaWWF World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan pinned King Kong BundyGreg Valentine beat Koko B. Ware via submission.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Saturday Night's Main Event #37" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/14/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Saturday Night's Main Event #38".