WWE star accused of beating up man after allegedly being called out for 'aggressively kissing' woman: report
WWE star Marcel Barthel was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after an incident in April. The alleged victim reported being attacked in an elevator after confronting Barthel and a woman for their public display of affection. Barthel turned himself in to authorities and was released on a $1,000 bond.
- ▪Marcel Barthel, known as Ludwig Kaiser, was arrested in Orange County, Florida.
- ▪The incident involved an alleged attack on a man who confronted Barthel and a woman for 'aggressively kissing' in an elevator.
- ▪Barthel was booked into jail and released on a $1,000 bond after turning himself in.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/wwe-star-accused-beating-man-allegedly-called-aggressively-kissing-woman-report |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:38 -0400 |
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WWE WWE star accused of beating up man after allegedly being called out for 'aggressively kissing' woman: report Marcel Barthel was booked into Orange County, Florida, Jail and released on $1,000 bond after turning himself in on a warrant By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published May 21, 2026 4:36pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 21 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Details in the arrest of Marcel Barthel, the WWE star known for his work as Ludwig Kaiser and El Grande Americano, came to light on Thursday hours after his arrest in Florida.
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