Paul Walter Hauser set for National Openweight title match at MLW TV taping

Paul Walter Hauser has a chance to win his first-ever wrestling championship later this month.

The I, Tonya, and Cobra Kai actor will challenge for the MLW National Openweight Championship in a four-way match at the promotion’s TV tapings on February 8, MLW announced on Monday. MLW Superfight VI will also take place the same night, with both shows taking place at Atlanta’s Center Stage.

Hauser’s opponents will be Bobby Fish, AKIRA, and MLW National Openweight Champion Matthew Justice.

Hauser is coming off two losses in a row in MLW. He teamed with Justice and lost to Brock & CW Anderson at One Shot in December and teamed with Paul London in a loss to the Andersons again at Reloaded last month.

MLW Superfight VI and TV taping lineup for Saturday, February 8, 2025:

  • Triple threat match: MLW World Heavyweight Champion Matt Riddle defends against Satoshi Kojima and Alex Kane
  • Donovan Dijak vs. Tom Lawlor
  • Honey Trap match: Paul London vs. BRG
  • KENTA vs. Kevin Knight
  • Esfinge & Templario vs. Mascara Dorada & Mistico
  • Janai Kai vs. Mila Moore
  • The House of Duran (Cesar Duran, Salina de la Renta, Jesus Rodriguez, and D’Oro) to appear

Announced for TV taping:

  • KUSHIDA vs. Neon
  • MLW National Openweight Champion Matthew Justice defends against Bobby Fish, AKIRA, and Paul Walter Hauser