MLW Officially Moving Company Headquarters to Charleston, SC

It looks like Major League Wrestling (MLW) has found a new home. The Post and Courier reports that the promotion is moving its company headquarters to Charleston, South Carolina.

The announcement comes ahead of MLW’s first event at the Charleston Music Hall, the MLW x Don Gato Tequila: Live Special, scheduled for Thursday, November 20.

MLW founder and president Court Bauer said on the announcement this week, “Charleston isn’t just hosting Major League Wrestling anymore — it’s home. I’m thrilled to officially announce that MLW is moving its league headquarters to Charleston, South Carolina.”

Speaking on the advantages of moving to Charleston, Bauer stated, “Charleston has real wrestling lineage, and it also has one of the strongest, healthiest business sectors in the country right now. The city is booming — tech, hospitality, entertainment — everything is on the rise. That kind of ecosystem is exactly what MLW wants to be part of.” He continued, “Combine that with Charleston’s connection to Crockett, WCW, and decades of Southern wrestling, and the decision became obvious. This is a city with heritage and momentum — and that’s a rare combination.”

Bauer also reinforced the South having wrestling ingrained into its culture. He added, “Charleston was an easy choice for us. The South is where the soul of wrestling lives — it’s where the sport hit harder, where gold and glory mattered, and where wrestling was a combat sport before anyone used that term. Charleston has that rare mix of old-school quality, creativity, and grit that perfectly mirrors what MLW stands for. This city takes wrestling seriously. It’s part of the culture here, part of the rhythm of the South, and it deserves a league that calls it home.”

MLW is reportedly in the process of wrapping up the company’s move to Charleston. The promotion was previously based in Westchester, New York. Bauer explained how this will bring more jobs and entertainment to the Charleston area. He explained, “We’re bringing production, creative, and live-event jobs to Charleston. We’re proud to join Charleston’s growing entertainment and sports community.”

He also noted how MLW events will drive more tourism to Charleston as well, “Fans are already coming in from out of state for our MLW x Don Gato Live Wrestling Special on Thursday — staying in local hotels, eating at local restaurants, supporting local businesses. That’s good for Charleston now, and it’s only going to grow from here.”

MLW x Don Gato Tequila: Live Special marks MLW’s debut in the promotion, along with the first-ever pro wrestling event at the Charleston Music Hall. The show will air live on MLW’s YouTube channel and on cable on beIN SPORTS.