A new motion has been filed in the Ludwig Kaiser/El Grande Americano battery case
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser aka El Grande Americano, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested on May 20th 2026 in Orange County, Florida. Barthel was charged with battery after allegedly assaulting a man at their apartment building. There is an unverified claim that the man threatened to “call ICE” on Kaiser’s girlfriend.
A new motion has been filed in Kaiser’s legal case as his defense team prepares for a pre-trial conference scheduled for July. The motion states the following…
“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.”