At the 27th Annual Grammy Awards on February 26, 1985, an unforgettable moment occurred when Cyndi Lauper was accompanied by WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, who acted as her bodyguard for the evening.

In a series of now-iconic photographs, Hogan can be seen carrying Lauper in his arms, highlighting the playful and surreal energy of the mid-1980s entertainment scene.Lauper won the Best New Artist award that night, surpassing nominees like The Judds and Corey Hart.

Her unique style, featuring vibrant orange-red hair and a layered, eclectic outfit, contrasted humorously with Hogan's formal black tuxedo, while he kept his trademark mustache and tan.

This collaboration was part of the larger Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, a promotional crossover between MTV and WWF, which also involved Lauper in storylines with wrestling manager 'Captain' Lou Albano.

Hogan, as the face of this movement, symbolized the blending of pop music and professional wrestling, making the evening a defining moment in both pop culture and Grammy history.The combination of music, wrestling theatrics, and over-the-top fashion captured the neon-soaked chaos and high-energy spirit of the 1980s.