Ludwig Kaiser’s Defense Team Files ‘Motion to Compel,’ Seeking Medical Records of Alleged Victim In Ongoing Battery Case

WWE and AAA Superstar Ludwig Kaiser (real name: Marcel Barthel) and his defense team are still seeking medical records from the alleged victim (Richard Reap) in the ongoing battery case, per court records [accessed by Fightful].

According to the latest report, a motion to compel was filed by Kaiser’s team on Tuesday, November 10, for access to the medical records of the complainant. In late October, Assistant State Attorney Juanda Padgett had agreed to share the records. However, Padgett later sent an email to Kaiser’s team, claiming that the records would not be shared due to objections from Reap’s attorney.

However, Kaiser’s team, in its motion to compel, has argued that the medical records of the alleged victim are crucial in this case, as they would put Reap’s claims that his injuries were caused by the pro wrestler to the test.

“[Alleged Victim’s] medical records are relevant in this case as he claims his injuries were caused by Mr. Barthel. A review of the medical records could show evidence that [Alleged Victim] either did not suffer the injuries he claimed, or the injuries he does have were not related to the encounter between [Alleged Victim] and Mr. Barthel. Clearly these medical records are relevant in this case.”

As noted, Kaiser is embroiled in a misdemeanor battery case, stemming from an incident in the elevator of his Orlando apartment complex in late April. The alleged victim claimed that the pro wrestler physically assaulted him after he took exception to Kaiser making out “aggressively” with his partner and asked them to “have some manners.” Ludwig surrendered the following month and pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges. He was subsequently granted bail following a $1000 bond.

Kaiser has since claimed that the complainant abused his partner and threatened to call ICE on her after being offended by them hugging each other in the elevator. Last month, Barthel’s motion to dismiss the case was denied by the judge overseeing the case. However, his defense team has since received access to key evidence in the case. More on that HERE.

Ludwig Kaiser continues to perform on AAA TV as El Grande Americano and is the reigning AAA Mega Champion. A pre-trial conference is slated to take place on December 17.