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.
Air date: 1988-01-02
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against King Kong Bundy. Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine battles Koko B. Ware. Jake Roberts and more.
Writer: Vince McMahon
Air date: 1988-02-05
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Witness the most watched wrestling program in American television history with this episode of The Main Event. Hulk Hogan takes on Andre the Giant in a classic battle. The Honky Tonk Man defends the Intercontinental Championship against 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Strike Force defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against The Hart Foundation and more.
Writer: Vince McMahon
Air date: 1988-03-12
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: Hulk Hogan battles Harley Race. 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase faces Randy Savage. Greg Valentine collides with Brutus Beefcake.
Writer: Vince McMahon
Air date: 1988-04-30
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends the WWE Title against One Man Gang. Demolition battle The British Bulldogs. Rick Rude, Ted Dibiase, and more.
Writer: Vince McMahon
Air date: 1988-10-29
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: Jake 'The Snake' Roberts battles Rick Rude. Demolition defend the WWE Tag Team titles against The Hart Foundation. Hulk Hogan and more.
Writer: Vince McMahon
Air date: 1988-11-26
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 'Macho Man' Randy Savage defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant. 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, and much more.
