Ludwig Kaiser (El Grande Americano) Legal Team Attempting To Get Surveillance Footage From Battery Arrest Incident

A new development has surfaced in the legal case involving WWE star Ludwig Kaiser.

According to a court filing submitted on June 16, Kaiser’s defense team has moved to obtain surveillance footage connected to the alleged battery incident for which he, under his real name Marcel Barthel, is facing charges.

The filing notes that the defense contacted the apartment complex where the alleged incident occurred but was informed that any surveillance video could not be released without a subpoena. As a result, the defense is seeking court authorization to issue a subpoena for the footage.

The motion is unopposed by the state and comes ahead of Kaiser’s pre-trial conference, which is scheduled for July.

The motion reads as follows:

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.