WWE Hall of Famer John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL) shared another hilariously bizarre story during the latest episode of the “Something To Wrestle With” podcast — and this time it involved a three-foot leprechaun doll, a trash can, and his longtime frenemy, Hornswoggle (real name Dylan Postl).
JBL revealed that ahead of an upcoming trip to Wisconsin, where he plans to reunite with Hornswoggle, he has begun a “training camp” to prepare… using a lifelike leprechaun dummy as a target for trash can attacks.
“I’ve ordered a trash can, and I got this leprechaun, and I’m just gonna put it on the yard and just beat the shit out of it… with trash cans,” JBL declared matter-of-factly.
He explained that the inspiration came from his colorful WWE history with Hornswoggle and a desire to be “ready” for their next meeting.
“I’m going up to Wisconsin in a couple weeks to see Hornswoggle, and so I thought I would train in the meantime,” JBL joked. “I couldn’t find one [a leprechaun doll] on Amazon. I actually had to… order one on Etsy.com… it took me about four weeks to get the freaking leprechaun.”
JBL said he requested a “full-size” replica so he could simulate trash-can strikes with full force. The purpose? “Practice legitimately” for inflicting playful punishment on Postl.
“I wanted a good target… to hit with my trash can… because I want to, when I go up there, I want to hurt him.”
The story only escalated in absurdity as JBL launched into an impromptu ventriloquist bit, speaking as the doll — nicknamed “Dylan” by host Conrad Thompson — who comically begged for mercy.
“Why do you hit me with a trash can all the time?” JBL quipped in the voice of the leprechaun doll, mocking Hornswoggle’s frequent beatings during their WWE segments.
This over-the-top “training camp” story reflects JBL’s unique sense of humor and his infamous on-screen rivalry with Hornswoggle, a character frequently used in comedic roles during the 2000s era of WWE.
JBL’s mix of nostalgia, mischief, and exaggerated storytelling continues to be a highlight on “Something To Wrestle With,” where longtime fans enjoy behind-the-scenes anecdotes — especially when they involve a leprechaun, a trash can, and a very committed WWE Hall of Famer.
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(h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription)
