An important update has surfaced regarding Ludwig Kaiser’s legal situation, as new court records indicate the WWE star will still be permitted to travel for work while his battery case remains active.
According to recently filed documents, Kaiser’s attorney submitted a supplemental motion requesting approval for both out-of-state and international travel. The filing also notes that Kaiser’s legal team has already spoken with Florida Assistant State Attorney Shaylynne Kotch, who reportedly does not oppose the request.
Part of the filing states:
“Since the initial filing of the Motion to Travel, undersigned counsel communicated with Assistant State Attorney Shaylynne Kotch, who indicated no objection to this motion.”
The motion then asks the court to formally allow Kaiser to continue traveling domestically and internationally while the case proceeds.
Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested earlier this week in Orange County, Florida after turning himself in over an alleged April 23 altercation at his Orlando apartment complex. He was later released after posting a $1,000 bond. Court records reportedly list fellow WWE star Gunther (Walter Hahn) as the person who paid the bond amount.
The incident stems from an encounter involving another resident in the building. According to the arrest report, the alleged victim claimed Kaiser and a woman were behaving in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner inside an elevator. After reportedly telling them to “please have some manners,” the victim alleged Kaiser punched him multiple times and shoved him to the ground.
Authorities later reviewed surveillance footage near the elevator area and identified Barthel as the suspect. The alleged victim also reportedly identified Kaiser during a photo lineup conducted by investigators.
As part of his release conditions, Kaiser has been ordered to avoid contact with victims and witnesses connected to the case. He was also granted a single supervised visit back to the apartment complex while accompanied by law enforcement.
WWE has not issued any public statement regarding the situation as of this writing.
The travel approval is especially significant given Kaiser’s upcoming AAA commitments. He is currently scheduled to compete as El Grande Americano at AAA Noche de Los Grandes in Mexico, where he is expected to face Chad Gable in a mask vs. mask match tied to their ongoing storyline rivalry.
There had been uncertainty surrounding Kaiser’s ability to appear at the event following news of the arrest. However, AAA later announced on social media that the match involving El Grande Americano had been reinstated after initially being pulled from promotional plans.
Noche de Los Grandes is set to take place May 30 in Arena Monterrey.
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