Paul Walter Hauser Says He Heard A ‘High Level Wrestling Star’ Was Talking Behind His Back

Paul Walter Hauser is an Emmy award winning actor, but he has made his own way in wrestling, competing for ROH, MLW, PROGRESS, and various independent promotions.

Speaking to Alistair McGeorge of Metro, Hauser recalled the reaction when he first got in the ring.

“I think that when I first started, everyone was just watching me to see if I get injured, if I could survive the matches, and I think I surprised some people,” he said, noting that he heard a ‘certain high-level wrestling star’ has been talking behind his back.

“They were basically alluding to the fact that I didn’t really belong in wrestling,” he said. “They took a few shots at me in different ways. It was somebody I actually am a fan of and admire their work, so I was kind of bummed. But, it’s good to find out about that stuff because it puts a healthy chip on your shoulder, and it also lets you know who to help and who not to help when they call.”

Hauser lost the PROGRESS Proteus Championship to Donovan Dijak at PROGRESS 199. Fans can find full results from the event by clicking here.