Paul Walter Hauser has parted ways with Major League Wrestling, the Emmy-winning actor announced in a social media post citing creative differences as the reason for his exit.
Hauser shared the news on Instagram, writing, “With a heavy heart, but a clear mind, I said goodbye to the MLW family late last week.” He went on to say that “before speculation or conjecture try to rear their ugly, & needless, head,” his decision was simply rooted in creative differences with the promotion.
The statement did not elaborate on what specific creative disagreements led to the split, but Hauser was clear that he wanted to get ahead of any speculation about the circumstances surrounding his exit. According to Ringside News, Hauser also used the announcement to issue a warning to anyone considering taking shots at him in the wake of the departure, though the specific nature of that warning was not detailed in the available reporting.
Hauser, best known for his Emmy-winning work as an actor, had been part of MLW in a professional wrestling capacity, though the sources provided do not specify the length or nature of his tenure with the promotion, nor any championship or storyline details tied to his run. The announcement does not include any information about his in-ring record, title history, or specific matches during his time with the company.
It also remains unclear from the available reporting whether Hauser plans to continue a professional wrestling career with another promotion following his MLW exit, or whether this marks a full step back from in-ring competition in favor of his acting career. No further comment from MLW itself was included in the reporting surrounding the announcement.
The departure was first reported by Fightful, with Ringside News and eWrestlingNews both confirming the same Instagram statement from Hauser shortly after. All three outlets published their reports within roughly a half-hour window of each other on November 1, 2026, each citing the same social media message as the source of the news.
As of this report, MLW has not issued a public response to Hauser’s announcement, and no details have emerged regarding what, if anything, prompted the specific creative disagreements referenced in his statement.
