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- A WWE wrestler is arrested after allegedly beating an individual who told police he asked the man to refrain from inappropriate public behavior
- Pro athlete Ludwig Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, received a misdemeanor battery charge
- An unidentified alleged victim claimed he asked Barthel to “have some manners” after “aggressively kissing” his female companion on a residential elevator
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser has been accused of physically attacking a Florida resident who complained about the athlete allegedly kissing his female companion in an “aggressive” manner on an elevator.
The 35-year-old German pro wrestler, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge on Wednesday, May 20, for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
After news of his arrest broke on Thursday, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced changes in their upcoming events lineup involving Barthel.
“The ‘Serenata for El Grande Americano’ event scheduled for tonight in Mexico City has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding,” the organization said in a statement posted to their Instagram Stories.
PEOPLE reached out to WWE for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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