{"id":132348,"date":"2025-03-14T11:17:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T15:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=132348"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:17:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T15:17:30","slug":"mlw-names-actor-paul-walter-hauser-as-new-executive-producer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/03\/14\/mlw-names-actor-paul-walter-hauser-as-new-executive-producer\/","title":{"rendered":"MLW Names Actor Paul Walter Hauser As New Executive Producer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Major League Wrestling now has a new Executive Producer with Paul Walter Hauser. In addition, MLW has signed with Hauser\u2019s management company, Artists First, for representation. This was done with the goal of securing television and streaming distribution deals and brand licensing partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The actor-turned-wrestler will play 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. In an interview with <a  href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deadline<\/a>, Hauser said: <em>&#8220;I\u2019ve been a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, and MLW represents everything I love about the sport\u2014 hard-hitting action, compelling characters, and innovative storytelling. I\u2019m thrilled to join MLW as an Executive Producer and look forward to working alongside the team to bring fans the best possible experience.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBringing Paul Walter Hauser on board as Executive Producer and teaming up with Artists First marks a major milestone for MLW,\u201d said Court Bauer, MLW Founder and CEO. \u201cPaul\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hauser made his pro wrestling debut in 2023 and has been with the MLW ever since while also continuing to act. He recently competed at MLW <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/03\/09\/mlw-intimidation-games-results-3-8-2025\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Intimidation Games 2025<\/span><\/a> in a 4-way match for the MLW National Openweight Championship against Matthew Justice, AKIRA, and Bobby Fish. He has also been announced to be one of the 40 participants in the Battle Riot match, set to take place at the Battle Riot event on April 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<p>Header photo \u2013 MLW \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. Catch all MLW events and shows on <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mlw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MLW YouTube Channel<\/a> and beIN Sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major League Wrestling now has a new Executive Producer with Paul Walter Hauser. In addition, MLW has signed with Hauser\u2019s management company, Artists First, for representation. This was done with the goal of securing television and streaming distribution deals and brand licensing partnerships. 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