WWE star Ludwig Kaiser was arrested in Orange County, Florida on May 20 on charges of battery.
News broke on May 20 regarding the arrest in connection to an incident that occurred on April 24. The alleged victim of the assault is a male resident, who accuses the wrestler, real name Marcel Barthel, of attacking him inside an elevator. The attack allegedly occurred when Barthel and a female were acting “uncontrollably intimate” by aggressively kissing in the elevator. The victim told them to “please have some manners,” which led to the attack.
The following was written in the affidavit:
- [The victim] stated he was battered by an unknown white male just outside the elevator on the 12th floor. [The victim] advised that at approximately 1830 hours, he entered the elevator and was followed by an unknown white male and an unknown white female. [The victim] stated that as the elevator ascended, the male and female began acting in an ‘uncontrollably intimate’ manner, which he described as aggressively kissing.
- [The victim] stated that once the elevator reached the 12th floor, he exited the elevator and told the couple to ‘please have some manners.’ [The victim] advised that immediately after making the statement, the unknown male began attacking him. [The victim] described the attack as the male punching him multiple times and pushing him to the ground. [The victim] further stated the male made threats of additional violence toward him.
An officer who responded to the call observed a “large, fresh scratch” on the victim’s head, along with redness in the same area. Security footage showed a white male punching and pushing an individual outside of an elevator, with Barthel being identified as a possible subject.
Following the arrest and bail, Barthel is not able to contact the victim, possess a firearm, or take alcohol to the point of intoxication. The pro wrestler was made aware of the warrant on May 19 while competing in Mexico for AAA, which is owned by WWE. Barthel travelled to Orlando when he was made aware of the warrant. The WWE star was released on a $1,000 bond, and filed a motion to allow him to continue travelling domestically and internationally:
- Mr. Barthel is an international performer who is required to travel throughout the United States and around the world to remain employed. His primary residence is the apartment complex in downtown Orlando where the alleged incident occurred.
- Mr. Barthel has no prior criminal history anywhere in the world and is not a danger to others. He maintains his innocence and has retained undersigned counsel to assist him in this matter. He has every intention of appearing at all required court appearances related to these allegations.
- Wherefore, for the foregoing reasons, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order allowing him to travel out of the State of Florida and internationally.
WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser Set For Huge Match In AAA
Kaiser currently competes as the masked wrestler El Grande Americano. Currently feuding with the original El Grande Americano [Chad Gable], the two wrestlers are set to face off in a mask vs. mask match at AAA Noche de los Grandes on May 30.
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