Randy Thornton

Randy Thornton (born December 23, 1964) is an American former professional wrestler. He is best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestling under the ring name Swoll.

Debut
After playing football with the Denver Broncos, Thornton began training under Brad Rheingans in order to become a wrestler.

On May 3, 1991, he debuted in the American Wrestling Association, where he lost to Frank Andersson. That same month, he toured New Japan Pro Wrestling. Having an extensive background in martial arts, Thornton fought in an infamous "Different Style Fight" against Shinya Hashimoto, which he lost in the second round.

World Championship Wrestling
In 1999, Thornton, under the ring name Swoll, debuted in World Championship Wrestling as a member of Master P's No Limit Soldiers. The Soldiers immediately began a feud with the West Texas Rednecks due to the Rednecks hatred of rap music. On June 13, 1999 at The Great American Bash, Swoll assisted fellow Soldiers Konnan and Rey Misterio, Jr. in defeating the Rednecks' Curt Hennig and Bobby Duncum, Jr.. On the June 24 episode of Thunder, Swoll made his in-ring debut as he and B.A. defeated Disorderly Conduct (Mean Mike and Tough Tom). At Bash at the Beach, the Soldiers (Swoll, Konnan, B.A. and Misterio, Jr.) defeated the Rednecks (Hennig, Duncum, Jr. Barry Windham and Kendall Windham) in an elimination tag team match. After defeating a few other teams over the next few weeks, Swoll and B.A. lost to the Windhams on the August 3 episode of Saturday Night, thus ending both Swoll's undefeated streak and the feud between the Soldiers and the Rednecks. On the August 17 episode of Saturday Night, Swoll competed in his final match for WCW as he and B.A. defeated Hugh Morrus and Jerry Flynn via disqualification. Thornton retired from professional wrestling immediately afterwards.

Retirement
After retiring from wrestling, Thornton began working for the American Center For Character and Cultural Education. He is a born again Christian and also speaks for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

In wrestling

 * Finishing moves
 * Palm thrust to the opponent's chest


 * Signature moves
 * Clothesline
 * Scoop powerslam


 * Nicknames
 * "The Big Swoll"