Citizen Kane Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Credit:WWE.com Saturday Night’s Main Event is returning to NBC this March 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. Here are some of the most memorable moments from the original run of Saturday Night’s Main Event: On Nov. 2, 1985, Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant defeated King Kong Bundy & Big John Studd by disqualification in a match remembered for the size and stature of its participants. On March 1, 1986, Hulk Hogan retained the WWE Championship against "Magnificent" Don Muraco via disqualification. But this match was infamous for King Kong Bundy’s interference and assault. In the end, Muraco and Bundy broke Hogan’s ribs. On May 3, 1986, the British Bulldogs beat Iron Shiek & Nikolai Volkoff in a best two-of-three falls match for the World Tag Team Championship. This was indicative of the strength of the tag team division, which was often spotlighted on Saturday Night’s Main Event in multiple-fall battles. On Jan. 3, 1987, Hulk Hogan battled “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff in a truly memorable Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship. Both men scaled the cage and hit the floor simultaneously, causing immense controversy and the restart of the match. On Oct. 3, 1987, Honky Tonk Man nearly did the unthinkable: strike Elizabeth with his signature guitar during a match against Randy “Macho Man” Savage. Honky was aiming for the head of Savage, but a loving Elizabeth jumped in the way. Ultimately, Honky shoved Elizabeth to the floor and proceeded to smash Savage. Elizabeth rushed to the back and emerged with none other than Hulk Hogan. It was the beginning of the force known as the MegaPowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Icon Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I grew up with SNME & it was the best thing ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2James Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Will it be on in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Icon Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I hope so more likely WWE.com unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Enforcer Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 SNME was the first WWE show I ever saw and what got me in to wrestling all those long years ago... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenarules Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I've never seen Saturday Night Main Event but I've heard nothing but good things about it. I can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sav Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Don't get your hopes up, it won't necessarily be anywhere near as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestiger99 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm guessing its going to be be Heat or Velocity all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenarules Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I probably won't even watch it unless I tape it anyway. I go to bed at midnight on Saturday nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidel Cashflow Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm guessing its going to be be Heat or Velocity all over again. this was leaked MONTHS ago. The plan is to have a bi-monthly show with near-ppv level quality matches, like Raw has been doing this year with matches like HBK-Shelton on Raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenarules Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 If they have those kinds of matches, I will almost certainly tape the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKick Kid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Does this mean WWE vs TNA has begun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagwagon Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Wow it does kind of mean the war has begun. Or this will just bury TNA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyndorf Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I grew up with SNME & it was the best thing ever. Keyword. In it's day and even today on DVD SNME was awesome. Don't be confused with the name, mind. It was the wrestlers and to a lesser degree those awful skits that made it great. I'm not saying the update with the likes of Batista and Carlito won't be any good, it's just, it won't be as good. I've said this before; Saturday Nights Main Event was a reward for having to watch the squashes on Superstars. You only got 4 ppv's a year and maybe the odd competitive match on Superstars. Now we get at least 8 shows a month! to see (mostly) competitive matches. Again, I'm not complaining, but it won't be alot different to RAW/Smackdown! and those B-list ppv's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFill Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 The plan is to have a bi-monthly show with near-ppv level quality matches' date=' like Raw has been doing this year with their PPVs[/quote'] There, fixed that for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrantik Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I cannot wait for this, I won't be at home to watch them but that is what I got my TIVO for :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red05 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Don't get your hopes up' date=' it won't necessarily be anywhere near as good.[/quote'] It should be at first, the crowds excitment, will make the first few shows good. After that though, it's success will be up to the talent of the writers...........:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeSpirit Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 It's only going to be just two SNME shows per year on NBC, as part of WWE's three year deal with NBC Universal. It's included in the same deal that brought Raw back to the USA Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidel Cashflow Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 There' date=' fixed that for you. :)[/quote'] lol, nice It's only going to be just two SNME shows per year on NBC' date=' as part of WWE's three year deal with NBC Universal. It's included in the same deal that brought Raw back to the USA Network.[/quote'] then most likely they'll occur the weeks that RAW is superceeded by the NBA and the dog show, the same weeks TNA will be running monday night specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluestiger99 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 So then basically as far as TNA and WWE are concerned, this really doesn't change the playing field all to much. It will be a good comparison for IMPACT to go against WWE though and see how they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) Yes! I have literally had a dream were this happened, and even wrote episodes of SNME... O...k, maybe it was SD's new version of Velocity, but this seems so much more better! YEEEES! Edited December 7, 2005 by Murph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 So when will the first show be held? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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