New Motion Filed In Ludwig Kaiser Legal Case
A new motion has been filed in the legal case of Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel).
On June 16, the defense filed a motion to gain access to surveillance video from the alleged battery incident involving Kaiser. This motion, unopposed by the state, is asking the court to authorize the issuance of a subpoena for the footage.
From the filing:
Mr. Barthel was arrested and charged with Battery following an incident that occurred at the [Orlando, Florida apartment complex] on or about April 23, 2026. The alleged incident took place outside of the elevator on the 12th floor of the apartment complex. Upon information and belief, the event was recorded by video surveillance monitored and stored by [the apartment complex].
Undersigned counsel contacted the General Manager of [the apartment complex] who indicated that the footage could not be released without a subpoena.
Mr. Barthel requires a copy of the recording, which should show the alleged incident, to prepare a proper defense.
Undersigned counsel contacted Assistant State Attorney Shaylynne Kotch who indicated that the State does not object to this motion.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests the Court enter an Order authorizing issuance of a Subpoena Duces Tecum to [the apartment complex] directing them to produce all related surveillance videos outside of the elevator on the 12th floor of the apartment complex on or about April 23, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Ludwig Kaiser was arrested in May on a battery charge stemming from an incident in April where he allegedly punched a man in an elevator.
Kaiser, who portrays El Grande Americano in AAA, has continued to wrestle for WWE, notably competing in the mask vs. mask match against Chad Gable.
