Marc Summers discusses WWF's attempt to recruit him from Nickelodeon
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Marc Summers revealed that WWF sought to hire him as an announcer during his time on Nickelodeon's "Double Dare." In an interview for his upcoming 40-year reunion of the show, he noted that WWF offered no salary, which influenced his decision to remain with Nickelodeon. Summers reminisced about his favorite episode featuring wrestling stars Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan. He has hosted various shows since then, including a revival of "Double Dare" in 2018.
- •Marc Summers hosted "Double Dare" from 1986 to 1993.
- •WWF offered him a position as an announcer but no pay.
- •He reminisced about working with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan.
- •Summers hosted a revival of "Double Dare" in 2018.
- •He will stream his 40-year reunion of "Double Dare" on his website.
- 12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Legendary TV Host Marc Summers Recalls WWE Trying To Hire Him Away From Nickelodeon
"Legendary TV host Marc Summers recalled the then-WWF attempting to hire him away from Nickelodeon during his "Double Dare" days.
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