- Country United States
- Genres Action, Sport
- Runtime 120 minutes
- Total runtime 872 hours
- Status Ended
- Network TBS
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Showrunner
Jim Crockett Promotions
World Championship Wrestling
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Last update
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WCW Saturday Night
WCW Saturday Night was a weekly Saturday night TV show on TBS produced by World Championship Wrestling. The program existed through various incarnations under different names before becoming WCW Saturday Night in 1992. Although initially the anchor show of the Ted Turner-backed wrestling company, the September 1995 premiere of WCW Monday Nitro airing on sister station Turner Network Television usurped the show's once preeminent position in the company, as the primary source of storyline development and Pay-Per-View buildup. The show's place in the company was further devalued by the advent of WCW Thunder in 1998, airing on TBS and providing the secondary wrestling and storyline development that WCW Saturday Night had produced in the wake of Nitro's burgeoning three-hour long format. Once the cornerstone of the WCW wrestling empire, WCW Saturday Night ended its run in 2000 as the company struggled creatively to meet the demands of producing over six hours of new broadcast material on a weekly basis. The rights to WCW Saturday Night now belong to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a result of that company's 2001 takeover of WCW.
Step into the squared circle and relive the glory days of professional wrestling with 'WCW Main Event.' This iconic television series, which aired from 1988 to 1998, serves as a captivating time capsule of wrestling history. Originally known as NWA Main Event at its inception, the show became a staple for fans across America every Sunday evening on TBS. The rights, now held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), ensure that new generations can experience the electric atmosphere and gripping storylines that made it famous.
Season 1 of 'WCW Main Event' sets the stage with unforgettable matchups and dramatic interviews that highlight some of wrestling's most revered figures. From its very first episode, viewers are thrown into high-octane action featuring The Road Warriors versus Larry Zbyszko & the Super Destroyer. With legendary names like Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Dusty Rhodes, and Sting gracing its roster, each episode promises heart-pounding excitement and a front-row seat to some of wrestling's most talked-about rivalries.
The second episode builds upon this momentum by showcasing epic bouts such as Steve Williams versus Arn Anderson—an encounter filled with tension that even drew NWA World Champion Ric Flair to provide guest commentary. These matches were more than just athletic contests; they were storytelling at its finest. Featuring strategic alliances and fierce rivalries, 'WCW Main Event' offered fans an engaging narrative week after week.
