The Iconic Show Returns to Nassau Coliseum, Airing Live on NBC and Peacock

Summary

– WWE’s agreement with NBC includes four prime-time specials a year, with Saturday Night’s Main Event being the first.

WWE has officially announced the long-awaited return of Saturday Night’s Main Event, set to air live on December 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. After years of fan speculation and teasers, the iconic wrestling show is back, bringing a sense of nostalgia and excitement. The event will take place at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY, the same venue hosting the original episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Saturday Night’s Main Event was a staple of WWE’s programming, initially replacing “Saturday Night Live” 29 times during its run. The show had brief revivals in 2006 and 2008 but has been largely absent for years. Thanks to WWE’s new agreement with NBC, fans can look forward to four prime-time specials per year, starting with this much-anticipated return. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H celebrated the news, tweeting:

“SATURDAY NIGHT’S MAIN EVENT IS BACK! As reported by @Variety, the legendary WWE event returns on December 14 at @NassauColiseum in Long Island, NY.”

Fans are already buzzing about the show’s comeback, remembering its role in the Rock and Wrestling Connection and its influence on WWE’s nationwide expansion. The return of Saturday Night’s Main Event promises to blend the excitement and energy of WWE’s current roster with the nostalgic magic of Saturday night wrestling. Tickets are on sale now, with a presale starting Thursday, September 19.

SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT IS BACK!

As reported by @Variety, the legendary WWE event returns on December 14 at @NassauColiseum in Long Island, NY.

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