Overview
- Police say the alleged incident occurred in an Orlando apartment elevator on April 23 when a resident complained about a couple's public kissing and later reported being punched and pushed.
- A warrant followed after deputies reviewed surveillance footage and the complainant identified Marcel Barthel in a photo lineup, leading to Barthel turning himself in on May 20 and posting a $1,000 bond.
- Barthel, who wrestles as Ludwig Kaiser and El Grande Americano, pleaded not guilty and his attorney filed for discovery and an order allowing him to travel for work while the case proceeds.
- Court records and reporting indicate the Assistant State Attorney raised no objection to the defense travel motion, but Barthel was released with conditions including no contact with the alleged victim and limits on intoxication and controlled substances.
- AAA canceled at least one El Grande Americano event after the arrest and promoters face uncertainty over the May 30 mask‑vs‑mask main event, a match type that carries major narrative and promotional weight in lucha libre.