During the latest Something To Wrestle podcast, WWE Hall of Famer JBL has passionately defended Ludwig Kaiser following his recent battery arrest in Florida. The former Imperium star, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, faces charges after an alleged confrontation at an apartment complex. JBL firmly sided with Kaiser, arguing the other man had no business interfering with a young couple making out and suggesting the victim provoked the situation.
“I don’t know what this guy had a problem with on the elevator. A young couple is making out on an elevator. Come on, man. Who is this dude? … I’m on Kaiser’s side on this. The guy had no business saying anything to him. I get it. But to escalate this? Kaiser’s not the guy who ends up punching somebody. I don’t know who this douchebag was that called the cops, but screw this guy.” – JBL
Kaiser has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor battery charge and has requested a jury trial. His legal team has secured court approval for both domestic and international travel, with the State of Florida raising no objections. This allows him to continue his WWE duties and AAA commitments while the case proceeds. No trial date has been scheduled yet as the defense awaits full discovery, including surveillance footage from the incident, which will likely be the key evidence.
