In 1987, Dolly Parton and Hulk Hogan created one of television’s most unexpected and memorable moments with a live wrestling ring “wedding” on Dolly’s ABC variety show. The segment combined country music charm with wrestling theatrics, reflecting the playful and over-the-top energy of the 1980s.
The show began with Dolly performing a lighthearted song called “Headlock on My Heart,” which humorously referenced tabloid rumors linking her to wrestlers. Her lyrics, full of wit and playful imagery, described a woman “pinned” by love, setting a humorous and theatrical tone for the ceremony that followed.