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.

More information has surfaced regarding Ludwig Kaiser’s recent battery arrest, and a new report is painting a very different picture from the version outlined in official court documents.

According to journalist Raj Giri, the incident that led to Kaiser’s arrest may have escalated after an alleged threat involving ICE was directed at Kaiser’s girlfriend, WWE and AAA personality Andrea Bazarte.

Giri reported that Kaiser and Bazarte were together in an elevator at the Paramount on Lake Eola Apartments in Orlando when the incident began. While the two were reportedly being affectionate, the report claims nothing appeared excessive or disruptive. The alleged victim, identified as Richard Reap, reportedly remained silent during the elevator ride.

However, after exiting on the 12th floor, Reap allegedly made a comment along the lines of, “You need to show some f—in’ respect before I call ICE on that b—h.” According to Giri’s account, Kaiser then exited the elevator and a physical confrontation followed. The report claims the altercation involved a scuffle, though no punches were allegedly thrown.

That account differs heavily from the details included in the arrest warrant issued by the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando.

The warrant states the incident occurred on April 23, 2026, around 6:30 PM. Reap reportedly told authorities that Kaiser and Bazarte were behaving in an “uncontrollably intimate” manner inside the elevator. After asking the pair to “please have some manners” upon exiting, Reap alleged Kaiser responded violently by punching him multiple times, knocking him to the ground, and threatening additional harm.

Police documentation reportedly noted a scratch on the back of Reap’s head as well as visible redness that officers believed was consistent with a recent altercation.

Kaiser was arrested on May 20 and later released from Orange County Corrections after posting $1,000 bond.

The situation arrives at a difficult time professionally for Kaiser, who is currently involved in a featured WWE and AAA crossover storyline connected to the El Grande Americano angle. Bazarte has also played a visible role in the ongoing story.

Kaiser is currently scheduled to headline AAA Noche de los Grandes on May 30 at Arena Monterrey, where he is expected to face Chad Gable in a mask vs. mask match. With the arrest now public, questions have emerged regarding whether the case could affect Kaiser’s ability to travel internationally for the event.

AAA has already canceled the “Serenata para El Grande Americano” promotional event that had been planned for May 21 in Mexico City, though no official reason was given.

As of now, neither WWE nor AAA has publicly addressed the arrest or confirmed whether Kaiser’s status for Noche de los Grandes has changed.

The event card currently includes appearances by Bayley, Dominik Mysterio, Penta Zero Miedo, The War Raiders, Pagano, and Psycho Clown, and is scheduled to air on Fox and Fox One.

This is what I heard regarding the Ludwig Kaiser situation. He was in the apartment elevator with Andrea Bazarte and they were being affectionate, but nothing crazy or out of the ordinary.

Reap allegedly didn’t say anything in the elevator but once he got out on the 12th floor,… pic.twitter.com/HcsNc4onUj

— Raj Giri (@TheRajGiri) May 21, 2026