Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Hornswoggle recently opened up about his emotional reaction to receiving WWE’s Legends contract in October 2024, revealing a deeply personal side to the business deal that reconnects him with the company that defined much of his career.
The Unexpected Call That Stopped Him in His Tracks
Dylan Postl, better known to wrestling fans as Hornswoggle, found himself completely stunned when WWE reached out with their Legends contract offer. The final WWE Cruiserweight Champion before the title’s retirement in September 2007 shared the raw moment during his appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet.
“Legitimately, Landon (his son) and I were on our way to see Blink-182. I get the call, I literally had to pull over, and I just froze.”
The significance of this moment wasn’t lost on Postl, who has often spoken candidly about his self-perception within the wrestling business. The offer represented far more than a standard business arrangement for the former WWE star.
Validation After Years of Self-Doubt
Throughout his career, Hornswoggle has maintained a humble perspective about his contributions to professional wrestling. During his conversation with Van Vliet, he acknowledged this mindset while explaining why the Legends deal holds such profound importance.
“You know me, you know how I view me through these interviews, a lot of people know how I view me. I don’t view myself as very great in wrestling.”
For Hornswoggle, the contract represents validation that his decade-long WWE career left a meaningful impact. The recognition seems to have shifted his perspective on his wrestling legacy in a powerful way.
“So to have that recognition is the ultimate. This is pretty f**king awesome. It just makes me feel like I mattered in WWE with this now, that it wasn’t a got rid of me, released me, which is okay.”
A Philosophical Take on WWE Releases
Interestingly, Hornswoggle shared a pragmatic outlook on WWE talent releases that stands in contrast to the typical fan reaction. His perspective reflects the realities of the entertainment business while highlighting why his Legends deal feels so special.
“No one deserves a job. That’s my thing. Whenever people get released, internet goes crazy about ‘How could they do this?’ No one in any workforce deserves a job. You’re lucky to have that, especially that kind of job.”
This practical viewpoint makes his enthusiasm about returning to the WWE fold even more significant. The Legends contract represents a full-circle moment in his professional journey.
“And so now to be back under a legends deal, it’s incredible. It’s just like the coolest thing ever.”
The ‘Legend’ Label: Hornswoggle’s Perspective
Despite signing what’s known as a “Legends deal,” Hornswoggle maintains his characteristic humility about the terminology. He offered a more grounded interpretation of what the contract actually represents.
“The legends deal, man, it’s nostalgia. It’s a WWE nostalgia deal. They don’t call me a legend anymore.”
A Decade-Long WWE Journey
Hornswoggle’s WWE career began in May 2006 when he debuted as ‘Little B*stard,’ the mischievous leprechaun sidekick to the tough-as-nails Finlay. By February 2007, he had transitioned to the Hornswoggle name that would define his wrestling identity for years to come.
His ten-year run with WWE concluded with his release in May 2016, but his connection to the company didn’t end there. Hornswoggle made special appearances at the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and again at the 2019 Royal Rumble in a non-wrestling capacity.
Now with the Legends deal in place, Hornswoggle’s WWE story continues in a new chapter that clearly holds deep personal significance. For a performer who once doubted his impact on the business, this recognition answers a question many wrestlers ask themselves after their in-ring careers conclude: Did I truly leave my mark? For Hornswoggle, WWE has provided that answer with a resounding yes. What other former WWE stars do you think deserve similar recognition with Legends contracts in the coming years?
