WWE Announces Jesse Ventura’s Return to the Broadcast Booth for Saturday Night’s Main Event

WWE is bringing the nostalgia full circle with a major announcement: Jesse “The Body” Ventura is making his long-awaited return to the commentary table for Saturday Night’s Main Event. The retro-themed event will air live on December 14, 2024, at 8/7c on NBC, and WWE is pulling out all the stops to honor the legacy of this iconic show.

The announcement was revealed today via WWE’s official Twitter account, following an exclusive scoop on The Bill Simmons Podcast. “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,” WWE tweeted, adding fuel to the excitement surrounding the event.

Ventura, who became a household name for his colorful commentary and unmatched charisma, last appeared on WWE programming over a decade ago. His return adds a historic layer to the special, as Ventura was a key voice during the original run of Saturday Night’s Main Event in the 1980s. Fans can’t wait to hear his signature wit and one-liners grace the airwaves once again.

Earlier this year, Ventura confirmed he had signed a WWE Legends deal, marking a significant milestone in his storied relationship with the company. According to Ventura, the deal had been months in the making. The iconic performer initially rose to prominence as a larger-than-life wrestler before transitioning to the announce table, where he became a fan-favorite voice of WWE during the 1980s.

Ventura was also spotted backstage at Monday Night Raw earlier this year, further fueling speculation about his return. Now, he’ll officially reclaim his headset to call the action at the December 14th special, a fitting tribute for longtime fans who grew up hearing his legendary commentary during Saturday Night’s Main Event.

This year’s event, held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, is a tribute to the inaugural Saturday Night’s Main Event that aired nearly 40 years ago. With rumors of legends like Hulk Hogan and Wendy Richter also possibly making appearances, the return of Ventura further solidifies this show as a can’t-miss celebration of wrestling history.