WWE Returns To Historic MSG

On July 18, WWE will be back at Madison Square Garden for another installment of Saturday Night’s Main Event. But it is even more special this time because it’s happening at one of the most historic locations in pro wrestling. The WWE’s spiritual home has long been considered to be Madison Square Garden. Prior to WWE becoming a worldwide phenomenon, the arena was home to Capitol Wrestling, the WWWF, and eventually the WWF.

Madison Square Garden’s Legendary Legacy

The historic building was the site of numerous memorable events. The Garden has witnessed some of the company’s biggest events. It was the setting for the first WrestleMania and first SummerSlam. In the decades that it’s been under the spotlight, countless title changes, rivalries and career-defining performances have occurred. As a result of that history, Madison Square Garden matches can be bigger than normal events.

Hogan And Savage Rivalry Revisited

Over the years, the arena has been responsible for making big-time storylines and creating stars. Many WWE fans look back at one of the most memorable rivalries in New York as the media prepares for another big night. The media is readying itself for another big night in New York, while many WWE fans remember one of the most memorable rivalries in the Big Apple. From 1985 to 1986, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage were headliners of Madison Square Garden more than once.

Inside The Famous MSG Trilogy

The three matches featured two of wrestling’s most popular stars from the days of Rock ‘n’ Wrestling. Hogan was an emblem of Hulkamania and had massive crowds every time he stepped into New York. Meanwhile, Savage quickly established himself as one of wrestling’s most unique performers. Even though he wasn’t the biggest of his generation, he played the role of a big-time main event performer. Plenty of intensity, confidence, and continuous energy made him an ideal competitor to Hogan.

Mega Powers Story Began Here

Hogan picking up Savage’s signature shades and teasing him during the bout was one notable moment in the feud. The people in Madison Square Garden rose, roaring. The whole trilogy was recently posted on WWE Vault’s YouTube channel, giving another opportunity for fans to experience these historic moments. The matches are also part of the legendary Mega Powers story, which culminated in their iconic match at WrestleMania V.

WWE is returning one of its biggest shows to Madison Square Garden on Saturday Night’s Main Event, just as they had done before.