099: Wresting With Big Dreams | A Conversation with Dylan Postl

About this episode

Terry Weaver interviews former WWE wrestler Dylan Postl about his career, challenges in the entertainment industry, and personal reinvention.

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with former WWE wrestler and actor Dylan Postl. Dylan, known by his ring name Hornswoggle, and now Swoggle, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He gained fame in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2006 to 2016 as the sidekick of Finlay. His comedic antics and underdog persona made him a quick fan favorite, and he held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship during his tenure. He has since pursued a career in independent wrestling and is an owner at the Wisconsin wrestling school ACW Wisconsin. ​ Dylan is also an accomplished author, stand-up comedian, and has appeared in several movies, including "Muppets Most Wanted," "Leprechaun: Origins," and most recently "Jingle Smells. In January 2022, Dylan started a podcast titled "Going Postl" where he discusses his wrestling career, becoming a father, and his unique life experiences. Join Dylan and Terry as they talk about the grit and passion required for professional wrestling, the challenges of representation in the acting world for dwarves, and the adventure of navigating a post-WWE career. Discover how Dylan's love for the entertainment industry drives him to…

People in this episode

Guest: Dylan Postl

Topics covered

• professional wrestling
• acting
• independent wrestling
• podcasting
• personal development

Keywords

• WWE
• Hornswoggle
• Swoggle
• comedy
• fatherhood

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Products: Going Postl

Books & works: Wresting With Big Dreams, Making Elephants Fly, Muppets Most Wanted, Leprechaun: Origins, Jingle Smells, Going Postl

Places: Wisconsin

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