MLW is headed south, and the decision is being promoted as a major investment in the headquarters’ new home region.
Major League Wrestling is leaving New York and moving its company headquarters to Charleston, South Carolina. The announcement was made ahead of Thursday night’s debut event in Charleston, and the league has shared more details about the significance of this move for MLW and the city.
“This is more than an office move, we’re planting roots,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer in a press release. “The South is where the soul of wrestling lives. Charleston has a unique blend of old-school quality, creativity, hospitality, and grit. It is a perfect match for MLW’s identity and future.”
“Charleston takes wrestling seriously. Here, it’s part of the culture and the rhythm of the South,” Bauer added. “This city knows how to tell stories, how to throw a show, and how to make people feel something. That’s exactly what MLW brings every time our wrestlers hit the ring.”
MLW touted the move as marking the return of a major wrestling promotion headquartered in the Southeastern region, as well as signifying a major investment in the local economy.
“Wrestling used to have a distinct tone depending on where you tuned in. Memphis wasn’t New York. We want to bring that spirit back: authentic, local, rooted in place,” Bauer added. “Charleston’s booming business sector, creative culture, and hospitality make it an ideal home for a growing entertainment company.”
MLW says that plans are already underway for the league’s next major 2026 event, solidifying Charleston as a “regular stop and production hub for MLW specials.”
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