Paul Walter Hauser is still fuming after his unexpected encounter with Q.T. Marshall at AEW Revolution, and he’s not letting the incident slide without making his feelings known. In an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, the Golden Globe-winning actor opened up about his frustrations following the controversial moment, in which Marshall threw a drink on him during the AEW pre-show at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.
Hauser, best known for his standout performances in Black Bird and I, Tonya, took serious issue with the stunt, explaining that Marshall’s actions went far beyond a simple prank. The incident, which saw Marshall douse Hauser with what he initially believed to be water, turned out to be a cup of alcohol—something the actor is particularly sensitive about, given his three years of sobriety.
The Triggering Moment: Alcohol and Sobriety
While Hauser was initially unsure of what was in the cup, he quickly realized that it was alcohol—most likely Crown Royal—and he wasn’t happy about it. “I thought it was water,” Hauser told TMZ. “Whatever I thought it was, I didn’t think it was Crown Royal or whatever. I got a little pissed off because that’s a trigger.” For Hauser, who has worked hard to maintain his sobriety, the action wasn’t just a harmless joke; it was a personal affront.
Hauser went on to explain that people close to Q.T. Marshall had told him that the wrestler doesn’t drink much, which made him believe that the stunt was intentionally designed to get under his skin. “It was a jerk move,” Hauser said, noting that Marshall likely knew exactly what he was doing.
A Bold Challenge: Hauser Wants to Settle the Score
In the aftermath of the incident, Hauser made it clear that he isn’t just going to let Marshall’s actions slide. The 38-year-old actor is not one to back down from a confrontation, and he isn’t afraid to call out the AEW star. “I would love to kick your ass,” Hauser said, sending a direct message to Marshall. “If you think you’re funny, trust me, that stunt you pulled was not funny.”
Hauser also emphasized that the differences between their professions—him being an actor and Marshall being a wrestler—don’t matter when it comes to a physical altercation. “It doesn’t matter that you’re a wrestler and I’m an actor, I can still kick your ass,” Hauser said confidently, further fueling the potential for a massive showdown.
