Fri Dec 13 23:30:00 UTC 2024: ## WWE’s “Saturday Night’s Main Event” Returns to its Roots at Nassau Coliseum

**UNIONDALE, NY** – Nearly 40 years after its debut, WWE is bringing its iconic “Saturday Night’s Main Event” back to where it all began: Nassau Coliseum. The live event, airing on NBC at 8 p.m. this Saturday, promises a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of professional wrestling.

The original “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” held at the Coliseum on May 10, 1985, launched the WWF (now WWE) into the mainstream. This weekend’s show will recreate the atmosphere of that inaugural event, including the revival of the original theme song, “Obsession” by Animotion, and the classic 1980s-style graphics and crowd entrances.

Jesse “The Body” Ventura, the original color commentator and WWE Hall of Famer, will return to the broadcast booth, calling the action alongside the current commentary team. Ventura described the event as a “time machine” back to the wrestling of the 1980s.

While the card details remain undisclosed, the return marks a significant moment for wrestling fans, who cherish the era’s stars such as Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and Roddy Piper. The event is particularly poignant given the uncertain future of the Nassau Coliseum itself, with its potential demolition looming. For many Long Islanders, the Coliseum holds a special place in their hearts, synonymous with wrestling legends and cherished memories. This event may well be one of the Coliseum’s last major events. The revival of “Saturday Night’s Main Event” promises a night of wrestling spectacle, nostalgia, and perhaps a bittersweet farewell to a landmark venue.

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