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Paul Walter Hauser has landed a major role with Major League Wrestling.
Hauser, who won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his performances in Apple TV+’s Black Bird, has ventured into the wrestling world. He has competed in several matches since 2023, and he has increasingly worked with Major League Wrestling.
Nellie Andreeva of Deadline reports that MLW has appointed Paul Walter Hauser as Executive Producer. Additionally, Andreeva writes that MLW has signed with Hauser’s management company, Artists First, for representation, “with the goal of securing television and streaming distribution deals as well as brand licensing partnerships.”
It was noted that Hayser will play a “a major role in shaping the creative and business direction of MLW as well as boosting its promotional reach across media platforms and driving new content initiatives.”
Hauser commented on the news, per Andreeva, and said that MLW represented everything that he loved about wrestling.
“I’ve been a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, and MLW represents everything I love about the sport— hard-hitting action, compelling characters, and innovative storytelling,” Hauser said. “I’m thrilled to join MLW as an Executive Producer and look forward to working alongside the team to bring fans the best possible experience.”
MLW CEO and founder Court Bauer also commented on the news and called it a major milestone.
“Bringing Paul Walter Hauser on board as Executive Producer and teaming up with Artists First marks a major milestone for MLW,” Bauer said. “Paul’s passion and creative insight, combined with the industry-leading expertise of Artists First, will propel MLW to new heights and expand our presence across multiple platforms.”
