Paul Walter Hauser Joins Major League Wrestling

Paul Walter Hauser Joins Major League Wrestling’s Battle Riot VI

The actor, who has recently been cast in a wealth of projects, has seemingly added an unexpected twist to his career, signing on for a wrestling competition.

Paul Walter Hauser. Photo: Major League Wrestling.

Preview:

Paul Walter Hauser is taking part in a wrestling competition.
The actor has been announced for Major League Wrestling’s Battle Riot VI
It’s described as a mash-up of a battle royale and anything goes street fight.

Just when you thought Paul Walter Hauser –– one of the most in-demand actors of the moment –– couldn’t possibly add anything else to an already packed schedule, along comes a curveball so out of left field it almost sounds like viral marketing for a future role.

And while we’re still not entirely convinced it isn’t, news has now broken that the actor –– known for roles in movies such as ‘I, Tonya’ and ‘Richard Jewell’ (and his award-winning turn in Apple’s limited drama series ‘Black Bird’) –– is going to compete in Major League Wrestling’s Battle Riot VI.

What is Major League Wrestling’s Battle Riot VI?

Paul Walter Hauser in 'Battle Riot VI'. Photo: Major League Wrestling.

Described as a mash-up of a battle royale and anything goes street fight, this super-sized main event will feature 40 of the fiercest wrestlers on the planet with new participants entering the ring every 60 seconds.

And in truth, this isn’t perhaps as surprising as it might seem, since Hauser has quietly been building a pro-wrestling career even as his acting work has also taken off.

In the new event, he’ll one of the competitors with other names including UFC stand-out Matt Riddle, Mexico’s biggest box-office draw Místico, multiple global champion Bobby Fish, “Death Machine” Sami Callihan, WCW legend and Karate Hall of Famer Ernest “The Cat” Miller and former MLW World Tag Team Champion Matthew Justice.

Paul Walter Hauser and Wrestling: The Actor Speaks

(L to R) Matt Cardona vs. Paul Walter Hauser. Photo: Major League Wrestling.

Here’s what Hauser had to say:

“I’m so excited to take part in Major League Wrestling’s 6th Annual Battle Riot. While some could misconstrue this to be an actor making a cameo in wrestling, or a fan checking off some bucket list or wish fulfillment –– don’t get it twisted. I am entering to prove myself worthy of a spot in the world of wrestling, as well as a shot at Satoshi Kojima’s World Heavyweight Title.”

And here’s MLW’s founder and CEO Court Bauer:

“Paul is building something special with a two-track career driven by his passion and an unrelenting quality that separates the pretenders from the contenders. I don’t think there is anything Paul wants more than to put MLW gold next to his Golden Globe and Emmy. Now he will get his chance of making that happen at MLW Battle Riot VI.”

What else is Paul Walter Hauser Attached To?

Paul Walter Hauser stars in 'Black Bird,' now streaming on Apple TV+.

Hauser has been at the center of several casting stories of late, including landing a role in Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’, playing Captain Ed in the new ‘Naked Gun’ movie, a biopic of comedian and actor Chris Farley and a true-life tale from the world of quiz game ‘Press Your Luck’. And that’s without mentioning he’s one of the voices in Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’, due in theaters on June 14th.

When will Battle Riot VI be Available to Watch?

Battle Riot VI streamed live, for free for the first time ever on YouTube on Saturday, June 1 from Center Stage in Atlanta. You can find more details at this link.