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  • WWE Hall of Famer On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest: ‘I’m On My Buddy’s Side’

    WWE Hall of Famer On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest: ‘I’m On My Buddy’s Side’

    WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles has publicly come to the defense of Ludwig Kaiser following Kaiser’s arrest on battery charges in Orlando, Florida, saying he believes the alleged victim got what was coming to him.

    Kaiser faced allegations of punching a neighbor who reportedly complained about Kaiser’s intimate behavior with his girlfriend in an elevator and allegedly threatened to call immigration authorities on her. WWE’s reaction to the arrest has also drawn attention in the days since the incident.

    AJ Styles Shares His Thoughts On Ludwig Kaiser

    The former WWE Champion addressed the situation on his “Phenomenally Retro” podcast, making clear he does not believe the alleged victim’s account and that something serious must have provoked his friend and fellow WWE superstar.

    “He is the definition of a class act. And so, to hear something like this happen, immediately I go, ‘Oh. He must have really been pissed off about something to go like and do something like this,’” Styles said.

    Styles went further, suggesting the alleged victim was likely jealous and deserved the confrontation.

    “I know Kaiser well, very well. And if something were said that pissed him off enough to fight with someone? They deserved it,” he said. “I don’t believe that, not for one second.”

    He also drew a personal parallel, saying he would react violently if someone threatened his wife or children.

    “When you say something about my wife or my kids? Bro, it’s going to get violent real fast,” Styles added.

    “I will not let them be yelled at or talked to in any certain way.”

    Styles closed by making his loyalty clear:

    “I’m going to be on my buddy’s side. I believe that this guy probably got what was coming to him.”

    There are also separate reports suggesting the ICE angle of the story may not be straightforward — one report indicates the ICE story is believed to be a plant. A separate account has also pushed back on the accuser’s version of events.

  • WWE Star Posted $1,000 Bail For Ludwig Kaiser

    WWE Star Posted $1,000 Bail For Ludwig Kaiser

    A fellow WWE star posted bail for Ludwig Kaiser after the latter was arrested for misdemeanor battery in Orange County, Florida.

    The 35-year-old was arrested after allegedly attacking a man who confronted him for getting intimate with a woman at the scene.

    Kaiser whose real name is Marcel Barthel was charged with battery. The accuser claimed that the former Imperium member assaulted him after complaining about him “aggressively kissing” his girlfriend by the elevator.

    Kaiser was taken into custody on May 20 after he learned of the arrest warrant the day prior. At that time, Kaiser was booked and charged with one count of battery. He was quickly released on a $1,000 bond.

    Gunther Posted Bail For Ludwig Kaiser

    As per court records, Kaiser’s former Imperium teammate Gunther is listed as the person who posted his bail. Gunther posted two payments of $500, totaling $1000 to cover the bail amount.

    Ludwige Kaiser is scheduled for a Mask vs. Mask match against Original El Grande Americano at a Lucha Libre AAA event called “Noches de Los Grandes” on May 31.

  • Backstage News On Whether Ludwig Kaiser Has Heat Within WWE After Arrest

    Backstage News On Whether Ludwig Kaiser Has Heat Within WWE After Arrest

    WWE star Ludwig Kaiser has no heat within WWE following his recent arrest for misdemeanor battery in Orange County, Florida, according to a new report. Sources within the company believe the charges against the WWE superstar will eventually be dismissed.

    The 35-year-old was arrested after allegedly attacking a man who confronted him for getting intimate with a woman at the scene.

    Fightful Select reported that Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, is not facing any internal consequences over the incident in Orlando.

    The arrest led to speculation about Kaiser’s ongoing push as El Grande Americano in AAA, where he is scheduled to face OG El Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match at Noche de Los Grandes.

    A judge has cleared Kaiser to travel during his legal case, meaning the match should proceed as planned.

    WWE Planted ICE Defense Story

    As per Fightful Select, the story about Kaiser defending himself and Andrea Bazarte from ICE comments was planted by WWE. An unfamiliar number reached out to several wrestling media outlets with the narrative, rather than Kaiser, Bazarte, or WWE’s official team making the statement directly.

    Some WWE talent reportedly found the defense narrative unbelievable and felt Kaiser should have simply removed himself from the situation rather than engaging physically. Despite these internal opinions, the company has not taken any disciplinary action against the superstar.

    Kaiser continues his regular schedule with WWE while the legal case proceeds. The misdemeanor battery charge stems from the April incident, with Kaiser expected to address the matter through the legal system in the coming months.

  • Ludwig Kaiser Accuser Gets Slammed: ‘Was Anybody Naked?’

    Ludwig Kaiser Accuser Gets Slammed: ‘Was Anybody Naked?’

    Jim Cornette recently weighed in on the Ludwig Kaiser arrest story, defending the WWE star and roasting his accuser in typical Cornette fashion.

    The veteran wrestling personality addressed the situation during a recent episode of the Jim Cornette Experience podcast.

    Kaiser, who has no prior criminal record, was allegedly involved in an incident at his apartment building. According to reports, the situation stemmed from an elevator encounter that escalated into a physical confrontation.

    Cornette Questions The Accuser’s Motives

    Cornette didn’t hold back in his assessment of the situation.

    “There’s more to this story because I’ve seen guys through the years make issues in f****** hotels. And then also, I’ve seen people make issues with guys at hotels where there weren’t any or shouldn’t have been any,” he said on his podcast.

    The WWE veteran then highlighted Kaiser’s clean record and current career trajectory.

    “This is a guy who is in his mid-30s, and apparently, now we know for sure, because they’ve run him. He has no criminal record anywhere. And like you said, in the best run of his life, and is not going out and looking for trouble, and nobody’s ever had anything to say that he’s a problem of any kind.”

    Cornette specifically addressed the nature of the elevator incident.

    “The f****** guy in the elevator. Whether he was bothered by them kissing, It wasn’t a blowj**. Was anybody naked? What is his problem anyway? But I guarantee you that the verbiage, and this will come out probably, hopefully, when they adjudicate this thing. If they don’t just outright dismiss it, I guarantee you the verbiage was not ‘please.’”

    Defense Of Kaiser’s Actions

    Cornette suggested the accuser provoked the situation.

    “That’s probably not the first word. And it certainly wasn’t all the words, because this is a guy that probably f****** bowed up and f****** said some s*** he shouldn’t have said. To start something with Kaiser for Kaiser to leave what he was doing, which was obviously more fun.”

    He also noted the location and timing of the incident.

    “It’s 6:30 in the evening, and it is his own elevator in his own apartment building. Not like in the godd*** elevator of the airport in Philly at f****** 2 a.m.”

    Cornette concluded by questioning the severity of the alleged assault.

    “So suddenly, for no reason, this guy flips out and starts punching people? No, I think Reaper had a f****** mouth on him, and he ran it in some fashion. And again, if Kaiser was going to hurt him seriously, I haven’t seen a picture of this guy, but I would have a hard time believing that if Kaiser wanted to hurt him, the only thing he’d have is a scratch on his neck.”

    Kaiser is scheduled for a Mask vs. Mask match against Original El Grande Americano at a Lucha Libre AAA event called “Noches de Los Grandes” on May 31.

  • Details On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest On Battery Charge In Florida

    Details On Ludwig Kaiser Arrest On Battery Charge In Florida

    Ludwig Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested on May 20 on a charge of battery in Orange County, Florida. The WWE Superstar posted $1,000 bond and was released from custody.

    As per an arrest warrant from the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange County, Kaiser entered a not-guilty plea through written filing and waived his in-person arraignment appearance. The case has been assigned to Judge Jeramy C. Beasley, with future court dates pending.

    Details Of The Alleged Incident

    Officer Victor Cortes provided a sworn affidavit detailing the misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an incident on April 23. The alleged altercation occurred at Paramount on Lake Eola in Orlando.

    According to the affidavit, Richard Reap entered an elevator at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET and was followed by a male suspect, believed to be Kaiser, and an unknown female.

    Reap claimed the couple began acting in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner, described as aggressively kissing.

    After reaching the 12th floor, Reap said he told the couple to “please have some manners.” Reap alleged that the male suspect then assaulted him, punching him multiple times and shoving him to the ground while making additional threats of violence.

    Officer Cortes observed a large, fresh scratch on the back of Reap’s head along with redness, which he believed was consistent with a physical altercation.

    Officer Benavides reviewed surveillance footage from the 12th floor, observing a white male punching and pushing Reap outside the elevator at the reported time.

    Officers identified Kaiser as the possible suspect matching the description from the surveillance footage. Kaiser is a current resident of the apartment complex. Reap later identified Kaiser from a photo lineup as the person who battered him.

    Travel Motion Filed

    Kaiser filed a motion to allow out-of-state and international travel. The motion stated that Kaiser only became aware of the warrant while in Mexico on work and traveled to Orlando to address it by posting bond.

    The motion highlighted that Kaiser is an international performer who needs to travel outside of Florida and has no criminal record. Defense filings confirm Kaiser has no prior criminal history.

  • Ludwig Kaiser Arrested On Battery Charge In Florida

    Ludwig Kaiser Arrested On Battery Charge In Florida

    Reports have emerged that WWE superstar Ludwig Kaiser, real name Marcel Barthel, was arrested in Orange County, Florida on a battery charge.

    His arrest was noted on the Orange County Mugshots 2.0 Facebook page and on Recently Booked. The reports alleged Kaiser, who currently goes by El Grande Americano in WWE, was booked on May 20 at 2:37 PM with a bond set at $1,000.

    The charge stemmed from an altercation with a male rather than a domestic situation. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported:

    “Ludwig Kaiser is listed online as being arrested in Florida this week.

    We’ve asked WWE for comment and will update with additional info.

    The arrest is accurate. We’re told the battery charge was against a male after an altercation. Not a domestic situation as some are speculating”

    Kaiser is scheduled for a Mask vs. Mask match against Original El Grande Americano at a Lucha Libre AAA event called “Noches de Los Grandes” on May 31.

    WWE has not issued any statement regarding the arrest.