WWE legend and former Minnesota governor Jesse “The Body” Ventura is making his highly anticipated return to the broadcast announce table for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The exciting announcement was first revealed on The Bill Simmons Podcast last Friday.
Fans can catch Ventura live in action on Saturday, December 14, at 8/7c on NBC, as he takes his place ringside to call the action for a stacked card (see blow). Ventura responded on social media, stating:
“It’s an honor to be back. Thank you @TripleH for making the impossible possible. Looking forward to entertaining all my old wrestling fans and making brand new ones.”
I'm so excited for Saturday Night's Main Event this week! Can't wait to dust off some of the old 1980's wardrobe…
— Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentura) December 11, 2024
He added in another tweet:
“I’m so excited for Saturday Night’s Main Event this week! Can’t wait to dust off some of the old 1980’s wardrobe…”
Triple H, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, also welcomed Ventura back:
“Nobody reps Saturday Night’s Main Event like ‘The Governor.’ Welcome home, Jesse.”
It's an honor to be back. Thank you @TripleH for making the impossible possible. Looking forward to entertaining all my old wrestling fans and making brand new ones. https://t.co/plkFYo1vmE
— Jesse Ventura (@GovJVentura) December 6, 2024
BREAKING: Jesse Ventura makes his return to the broadcast announce table for Saturday Night's Main Event on Dec. 14, LIVE at 8/7c on @nbc, as first revealed on The @BillSimmons Podcast! pic.twitter.com/2SiqHvISwl
— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2024
A Star-Studded Card
The December 14 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event will feature an incredible lineup of matches, including:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faces off against Kevin Owens in a high-stakes battle.
- Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan defends her title against IYO SKY.
- Gunther puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line in a triple-threat match against Finn Bálor and Damian Priest.
- Sami Zayn goes head-to-head with Drew McIntyre in a grudge match.
Saturday Night’s Main Event Heads to San Antonio
In related news, WWE announced that the next Saturday Night’s Main Event primetime special will air Saturday, January 25, at 8/7c on NBC, live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This marks the second quarterly primetime special as part of WWE’s five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal.
Key Details for the San Antonio Event:
- Tickets On Sale: Friday, December 13, at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com.
- Presale: Begins Wednesday, December 11, at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. Fans can register for an exclusive presale offer here.
- Priority Passes: Available now through On Location, offering premium seating, pre-show hospitality, WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, and more.
Peacock: The Home of WWE
WWE fans can watch Saturday Night’s Main Event live on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, which is also the home of other premium live events such as Deadline and Royal Rumble. Peacock also offers original WWE programming, including Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal, American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes, and WWE Evil.
Don’t miss Jesse Ventura’s epic return and the thrilling action of Saturday Night’s Main Event this December 14 on NBC and Peacock!
