A Nostalgic Tribute to Wrestling’s Iconic Past
Summary
– Jesse Ventura will return to the WWE commentary table for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, 2024
– The retro-themed special will air live on NBC at 8/7c from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
– Ventura’s return marks his first WWE appearance in over a decade, honoring his legacy as a voice of the 1980s wrestling boom
WWE is taking fans on a trip down memory lane with the return of Jesse “The Body” Ventura to the commentary table for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The event, scheduled for December 14, 2024, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, will air live on NBC at 8/7c.
Ventura, a pivotal voice of the original Saturday Night’s Main Event in the 1980s, brings unmatched charisma and wit back to the booth. His involvement was officially announced via WWE’s Twitter account following confirmation on The Bill Simmons Podcast. The announcement has generated tremendous excitement as fans eagerly anticipate Ventura’s legendary one-liners.
Ventura signed a WWE Legends deal earlier this year, signaling a renewed partnership with the company. His presence at Monday Night Raw earlier this year hinted at his eventual return, which has now been confirmed for this nostalgic special.
Saturday Night’s Main Event will celebrate nearly 40 years since the show’s inaugural broadcast. With the event paying homage to wrestling history, rumors of appearances by other legends like Hulk Hogan and Wendy Richter have further fueled anticipation.
As WWE gears up for this one-of-a-kind tribute, Ventura’s return solidifies the event as a must-watch for fans of all generations.
