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Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 20
WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser Is Facing a Battery Charge — Here's What Happened

WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser Is Facing a Battery Charge — Here's What Happened

WWE star Ludwig Kaiser remains involved in a legal case stemming from an alleged altercation inside an Orlando elevator earlier this year. Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, is facing a misdemeanor battery charge related to an April 23 incident in Orlando, Florida.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / June 13
El Grande Americano Mask Charity Auction Off to an Incredible Start

El Grande Americano Mask Charity Auction Off to an Incredible Start

On the heels of an incredibly successful and highly touted Mask vs. Mask Match during the first week of AAA Noche de Los Grandes, WWE is raising money to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 27
More on the Ludwig Kaiser Situation and the Story About His Arrest

More on the Ludwig Kaiser Situation and the Story About His Arrest

Ludwig Kaiser is moving forward with his commitments to both WWE and AAA following his arrest last month, and there are those in the company who expect this situation to ultimately resolve itself.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / May 26
Major Update on Ludwig Kaiser's WWE Status

Major Update on Ludwig Kaiser's WWE Status

Last week delivered some stunning news when Ludwig Kaiser, real name Marcel Barthel, was arrested for misdemeanor battery over an April incident in Orlando.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 25
How WWE is Handling Ludwig Kaiser's Recent Arrest

How WWE is Handling Ludwig Kaiser's Recent Arrest

Ludwig Kaiser, also performing as El Grande Americano for WWE Raw and AAA, is just days away from one of the biggest matches of his career, but he's also now facing some legal trouble.

Wrestling News / The Spun / May 21
Details Emerge From WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser's Troubling Arrest

Details Emerge From WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser's Troubling Arrest

TMZ broke the news this Thursday that WWE superstar Ludwig Kaiser has been arrested. Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested Wednesday for battery.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 21
WWE Star El Grande Americano Arrested in Florida

WWE Star El Grande Americano Arrested in Florida

WWE Superstar El Grande Americano was arrested on Wednesday in Florida. Last June, WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser donned the gimmick of El Grande Americano while the original Americano (Chad Gable) was sidelined with an injury.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / November 6, 2025
WWE’s Ludwig Kaiser sounds off on fans speculating over Tiffany Stratton breakup

WWE’s Ludwig Kaiser sounds off on fans speculating over Tiffany Stratton breakup

Recently, speculation has surfaced that WWE Superstars Ludwig Kaiser and Tiffany Stratton have broken up, but the former has seemingly broken his silence.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / September 22, 2025
Ludwig Kaiser Opens Up About Imperium's Disbanding in WWE

Ludwig Kaiser Opens Up About Imperium's Disbanding in WWE

Kaiser says he and Gunther wanted Imperium to disband. He's thriving solo as El Grande Americano, winning on RAW and wrestling in AAA. He says Ringkampf felt equal; WWE Imperium centered on Gunther.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 21, 2025
Ludwig Kaiser Reveals Whose Idea It Was To Split From Gunther

Ludwig Kaiser Reveals Whose Idea It Was To Split From Gunther

You cannot tell the story of Gunther or Ludwig Kaiser without mentioning Imperium. You also can't tell their stories without mentioning Ringkampf. The duo will be linked together for the rest of their careers no matter what direction they go in.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / August 22, 2025
Ludwig Kaiser Snubs Tiffany Stratton When Naming Favorite WWE Womens Wrestler

Ludwig Kaiser Snubs Tiffany Stratton When Naming Favorite WWE Womens Wrestler

Ludwig Kaiser has risked the wrath of Tiffany Stratton by naming another member of the WWE women's division as his favorite in-ring competitor. Ludwig Kaiser and Tiffany Stratton have been dating since May 2022 after the Imperium star lost a game of rock, paper, scissors and had to ask her on a date.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / March 17, 2025
Popular 'WWE Monday Night Raw' Star Turns Babyface, but There's a Catch

Popular 'WWE Monday Night Raw' Star Turns Babyface, but There's a Catch

One well-known WWE superstar on "Monday Night Raw" has been playing the role of a babyface. It isn't unusual for a WWE villain to have a change of heart and vice versa.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / March 17, 2025
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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 18, 2025

Ludwig Kaiser credits Triple H, William Regal for making WWE career possible

When he was starting out in pro wrestling, Ludwig Kaiser never thought a WWE career would be possible for him. Kaiser signed with WWE in 2017 and has gained momentum as a singles competitor on the Raw roster over the past year.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / January 13, 2025
Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / December 21, 2024

CM Punk vs. Ludwig Kaiser announced for WWE MSG house show

WWE has announced a match for its annual December 26 event at Madison Square Garden. CM Punk vs. Ludwig Kaiser is now advertised for the show. MSG announced the news on Saturday.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 23, 2024

Ludwig Kaiser makes surprise appearance at wXw event

Ludwig Kaiser appeared today at Westside Xtreme Wrestling’s Broken Rules in Hamburg, Germany. He confronted wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion Peter Tihanyi on the show.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / November 18, 2024
Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 25, 2024
Sami Zayn Secures Massive Win Over Ludwig Kaiser: WWE Monday Night RAW

Sami Zayn Secures Massive Win Over Ludwig Kaiser: WWE Monday Night RAW

Last Monday in Raw, the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser planted a trap to ambush Sami Zayn. Gunther is saying that he will not fight Zayn for the title.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / July 12, 2024

Gunther ‘very’ proud of Ludwig Kaiser, gives update on status of Imperium

Gunther is happy to see Ludwig Kaiser break out on his own in WWE. We’ve seen more of Kaiser as a singles wrestler lately, though he’s out of action right now after suffering broken ribs during his match against Bron Breakker on the June 24 episode of Raw.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / June 5, 2024
Banger Between Sheamus And Ludwig Kaiser On RAW Earned Rave Reviews

Banger Between Sheamus And Ludwig Kaiser On RAW Earned Rave Reviews

It should come as no surprise, but the banger between Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser on RAW earned rave reviews. Right out of the gate, if you did not catch the opening match from the June 3rd edition of Monday Night RAW, I implore you to go watch it now.

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