Days before MLW hosts its next and annual pay-per-view event, the Saturday Night SuperFight, the show at Cicero Stadium will be missing one face as actor and professional wrestler Paul Walter Houser has announced his retirement from the action.
In a post uploaded to her Instagram: On the page, Houser addressed his exit, stating that his decision to leave came down to creative differences. However, he is extremely grateful for his two-year tenure at MLW.
“It is with a heavy heart but a clear mind that I said goodbye to the MLW family at the end of last week,” Hauser began. “Before conjectures or conjectures try to rear their ugly and irrelevant heads; my decision was simply based on creative differences. The most genuine and least sexy answer. I enjoyed my time in Major League Wrestling… I honestly don’t think any of my best matches were in MLW, but I did what I could, more than I had. culture, and I hope I’ve created moments for the fans.”
The Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award-winning actor was first introduced to MLW founder and owner Cort Bower through wrestling veteran Sami Callihan. Hauser then signed his MLW deal in May 2024. A favorite of many, Houser competed in MLW’s specialty matches, including War Palace, Street Fights, Texas Tornadoes, MMA Cage, Bunkhouse Stampede and 40-Man Battle Riot. His last match was a victory over Cody Flafman in early September. He also helped produce and direct various behind-the-scenes segments.
The news comes amid recent backstage and in-ring changes within MLW. As announced earlier today, Former AEW Live Events and Tour Vice President Raphael Morphy now takes over as the new Senior Director of Live Events, replacing Mike Kitlas. And after settling some contractual conflicts, Tessa Blanchard will make her MLW in-ring debut this Saturday.