Second Pre-Trial Conference In Ludwig Kaiser Battery Case Scheduled For August 27th

The latest on the case involving Ludwig Kaiser.

A pre-trial conference was held on July 16th for the battery case involving WWE talent Marcel Barthel, a.k.a. Ludwig Kaiser/El Grande Americano.

Court records show that there was a waiver of a speedy trial, which means it was agreed upon that the court would be allowed to delay the start of the trial beyond the usual authorized deadline.

A second pre-trial conference is scheduled for August 27th, 2026, with Judge Andrew L. Cameron presiding.

The incident between Kaiser and alleged victim Richard Reap took place in Orlando, Florida, in April 2026. Reap alleges that Kaiser and a female were aggressively kissing, to which he told them to have some manners, and that escalated to Kaiser putting his hands on him.

Kaiser’s version of the events is listed as follows:

“The elevator stopped at the 12th floor where Mr. Reap exited, and as he exited Mr. Reap made loud comments to Mr. Barthel and his girlfriend to the effect of, ‘Have some f***ing respect.’ Apparently, Mr. Reap was offended by Mr. Barthel and his girlfriend hugging while in the elevator. Mr. Barthel leaned out of the elevator to ask Mr. Reap what he said as he was confused by the statement. Mr. Reap then made a statement to the effect of, ‘Have some respect before I call ICE on that bitch’ Mr. Barthel’s girlfriend is of Mexican descent.”

Mr. Barthel exited the elevator and confronted Mr. Reap verbally telling him his statements were offensive and inappropriate. Mr. Barthel did not threaten or touch Mr. Reap at that point. Mr. Reap then came toward Mr. Barthel aggressively raising his hands and getting very close to him. Mr. Barthel, in fear that Mr. Reap was going to batter him, pushed Mr. Reap away.

Mr. Barthel walked back into the elevator, where his girlfriend was standing. Mr. Reap then approached the elevator in a threatening manner. Mr. Barthel stepped out of the elevator and told Mr. Reap to leave them alone. Mr. Reap walked away briefly and came back toward the elevator again in a threatening manner. Mr. Barthel was concerned that Mr. Reap would physically attack him or his girlfriend, so he pushed him away, and returned to the elevator.

Mr. Reap then threw a soft drink bottle at Mr. Barthel. Mr. Barthel did not retaliate. Rather, he remained in the elevator, pushed the button for his floor and left the area.

In this altercation, Mr. Barthel pushed Mr. Reap only after Mr. Reap had approached Mr. Barthel aggressively and threatened him. Mr. Barthel pushed Mr. Reap to stop his continuing approach and attack. Mr. Barthel then entered the elevator where his girlfriend remained and left the area.”

Kaiser is competing in AAA as El Grande Americano. Kaiser is allowed to continue traveling to Mexico for work.