Kaiser Seeks Victim's Medical Records in Battery Case
Ludwig Kaiser's defense has asked a court to compel release of medical records in a misdemeanor battery case from an Orlando elevator confrontation.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Wrestling
Ludwig Kaiser, the AAA Mega Champion whose real name is Marcel Barthel, filed a Motion to Compel on November 10 seeking medical records related to a misdemeanor battery charge tied to an April 2026 incident in Orlando, Florida. The motion follows an agreement by Assistant State Attorney Juanda Padgett in late October to share the records, which were not sent after the alleged victim's attorney objected.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on whether records could show the claimed injuries are unrelated to the April incident, a question that could shape the criminal case and any related civil claims. The case also tests how medical evidence is shared between prosecutors and defendants before trial.
The misdemeanor battery case remains pending, with a pre-trial conference scheduled for December 17, 2026 and a potential trial period listed for January 4-22, 2027 if the case is not extended or resolved by plea. A judge previously denied Kaiser's motion to dismiss under Florida's Stand Your Ground law, and the alleged victim has retained his own counsel.
The players
Ludwig Kaiser
Ludwig Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, is a professional wrestler who won the AAA Mega Championship from Dominik Mysterio in September 2026 and faces a misdemeanor battery charge.
Juanda Padgett
Juanda Padgett is an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting the battery case, who initially agreed to share medical records with the defense before they were not sent.
The details
Kaiser's defense argues that reviewing the medical records could show the alleged victim did not suffer the claimed injuries or that they are unrelated to the incident. Kaiser states he pushed the other man after he approached in a threatening manner, while elevator surveillance footage reportedly shows a white male punching and pushing the alleged victim outside the elevator at about the same time.
Timeline
April 2026: Elevator confrontation and battery incident occur in Orlando, Florida.
September 2026: Kaiser wins the AAA Mega Championship from Dominik Mysterio.
October 2026: Padgett agrees to share medical records, then does not send them after an objection.
November 10, 2026: Kaiser's defense files the Motion to Compel.
December 17, 2026: Pre-trial conference scheduled.
Legal Context
Kaiser's claim of self-defense under Florida's Stand Your Ground law was rejected by a judge last month, moving the case toward evidentiary disputes over the alleged victim's injuries. The fight over medical records will determine whether the defense can challenge the prosecution's account before trial.
Kaiser's championship status and pending case could affect AAA booking and title defense plans while the battery charge proceeds. Fans tracking Kaiser's career should watch for rulings on the medical records motion, which may determine how quickly the case moves toward trial or resolution.
The takeaway
Pending court rulings on evidence can reshape a criminal case well before trial, and the outcome of the medical records motion will signal how much weight the defense can place on injury claims.
What happens next
A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 17, 2026, and a potential trial period is listed for January 4-22, 2027 if the case is not extended or resolved by plea agreement.
Further reading
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