Update on New Motion Filed in Ongoing Ludwig Kaiser Battery Case

A new motion has been filed by WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser’s legal team ahead of July’s pre-trial conference.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the legal team of Ludwig Kaiser filed a motion to secure access to the surveillance footage of the alleged battery incident that the German pro wrestler is currently embroiled in. As noted previously, Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, turned himself in last month after an arrest warrant was issued for him.

This happened after a person residing in the apartment complex that Ludwig Kaiser resides in alleged that the wrestler physically assaulted him after he told him and his female companion to “please have some manners” after they were allegedly making out “aggressively” inside the 12th-floor lift. Kaiser was subsequently released on a bail bond. A pre-trial conference is now scheduled for July 16.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the defendant contacted the apartment complex to request access to the video footage to prepare a proper defense. However, the complex authorities stated that the video could not be released without a subpoena. The motion, unopposed by the state, is now seeking the court’s authorization of a subpoena for the video footage.

The motion says the following [per Wrestling Observer]:

– 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.