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United States Dylan Postl is a versatile entertainer known for his professional wrestling career and acting roles, bringing a unique presence to various projects.
Dylan Postl, known as Hornswoggle, was signed to WWE from 2006 to 2016, and is currently under a legends contract. During his tenure, he played significant roles such as Finlay's leprechaun partner, WWE Cruiserweight Champion, and was involved in major storylines as Mr. McMahon's 'illegitimate son' and later Finlay's 'legitimate son'. He was also the official mascot for D-Generation X and was revealed as the Anonymous Raw General Manager.
Postl performed as Swoggle in Impact Wrestling from 2016 to 2020. He was involved in various storylines and matches, including appearing in the Tag Team Apocalypto match, feuding with Rockstar Spud, and competing in gauntlet matches at Bound for Glory events.
Swoggle competed in Ring of Honor (ROH) in 2019, appearing as 'Mini Delirious' in a tag team match.
Swoggle made a cameo appearance on AEW Dynamite in 2020, as part of The Inner Circle's trip to Las Vegas.
Postl appeared with National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Wisconsin in 2005 under the ring name 'The World's Sexiest Midget' Shortstack, where he won the NWA Wisconsin X Division Championship.
Following his release from WWE, Postl returned to his hometown promotion ACW and also co-directed 'ACW Wisconsin 12' in 2016. He has also won the ACW Tag Team Championship twice with Nick Colucci.
Postl signed to appear at a show co-promoted by Global Force Wrestling and WrestlePro under the ring name Swoggle and debuted for the promotion on June 11, facing Brian Myers.
Chikara announced in July 2016 that Postl would be debuting for the promotion on July 23 under the ring name The Big Deal.
ECW Press officially released his autobiography 'Life Is Short And So Am I' on September 10, 2019.
Postl made his boxing debut at Rough n Rowdy’s event on April 24, 2021, where he was defeated by Jeremy Smith.
Dylan Mark Postl was born on May 29, 1986, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. He embarked on his professional wrestling journey in 2004, initially under the ring name Hardcore Wonder in the Fox Valley Wrestling Alliance (FVWA). In 2005, Postl gained recognition as “The World’s Sexiest Midget” Shortstack in National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Wisconsin, where he secured the NWA Wisconsin X Division Championship. He also held the SSW Tag Team Championship with Devin Diamond in 2006 before joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Postl joined WWE in May 2006, making his televised debut on SmackDown! as Little Bastard, the leprechaun partner of Finlay. His character evolved, officially changing to Hornswoggle in 2007, a name derived from a term meaning to swindle or hoax. A notable achievement during this period was winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship at The Great American Bash in July 2007, becoming the final champion in its initial run. He later became involved in high-profile storylines, including being revealed as Mr. McMahon’s illegitimate son in 2007, a storyline that captivated audiences and led to intense feuds. His career in WWE spanned until 2016, during which he also spent time aligned with D-Generation X (DX) from 2009 to 2010, acting as their official mascot. He has since performed on the independent circuit under the name Swoggle, and had stints with Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and All Elite Wrestling.
Beyond wrestling, Postl has ventured into acting and directing. His filmography includes roles in “Muppets Most Wanted” (2014) as Prisoner One and the horror film “Leprechaun: Origins” (2014) as The Leprechaun. He also notably appeared in the web series “The JBL and Cole Show” until 2015. In 2016, he co-directed “ACW Wisconsin 12”. Postl released his autobiography, “Life Is Short And So Am I,” in 2019, co-written with Ross Owen Williams and Ian Douglass, reflecting on his experiences as a little person in and out of the wrestling industry. His diverse career highlights his adaptability and enduring presence in entertainment.
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