India, May 21 -- WWE and Lucha Libre AAA superstar Ludwig Kaiser (real name Marcel Barthel) was arrested in Orange County, Florida, on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026. Official jail records indicate that the 35-year-old German wrestler was booked at 2:37 PM and faced a single count of misdemeanor battery. Kaiser was released later that evening at 23:20 PM after posting a $1,000 cash bond.

Why Was Ludwig Kaiser Arrested?

Ludwig Kaiser got into a physical fight with another man, which led to local police arresting him for battery (the legal term for intentionally touching or striking someone against their will).

As soon as his police mugshot leaked onto social media websites, internet rumors immediately started guessing that it was a d...