The news broke late last night that WWE Superstar Ludwig Kaiser, a.k.a. El Grande Americano, had been arrested in Orange County, Florida, on a charge of battery. Now, new details have emerged about what happened, along with his mugshot.
The alleged incident occurred on April 24 in Orange County, Florida, in the apartment building where Kaiser lives. After being arrested and charged yesterday, he's now entered a not guilty plea and is seeking permission to continue travelling for WWE and AAA.
According to the affidavit, "The victim stated he was battered by an unknown white male just outside the elevator on the 12th floor. The victim advised that at approximately 1830 hours, he entered the elevator and was followed by an unknown white male and an unknown white female."
"The victim stated that as the elevator ascended, the male and female began acting in an 'uncontrollably intimate' manner, which he described as aggressively kissing. The victim stated that once the elevator reached the 12th floor, he exited the elevator and told the couple to 'please have some manners.'"
"The victim advised that immediately after making the statement, the unknown male began attacking him. The victim described the attack as the male punching him multiple times and pushing him to the ground," it continues. "The victim further stated the male made threats of additional violence toward him."
Police noticed a "large, fresh scratch" on the victim's head, while security footage reportedly shows a man believed to be Kaiser punishing and pushing the man outside the elevator. The German professional wrestler was picked out from a photographic lineup of six individuals by the victim.
Apparently, Kaiser was in Mexico on May 19 when he was made aware of the arrest warrant. He turned himself in the next day in Orlando and was released on a $1,000 bond. As noted, his lawyers are pushing for him to be allowed to continue travelling for WWE both domestically and internationally.
There's currently no word on whether the judge will allow Kaiser to travel overseas, which could be hugely problematic for the mask vs. mask match that's set to take place at AAA Noche de los Grandes on Saturday, May 30. That will see him defend the AAA Mega Championship against Chad Gable's Original El Grande Americano.
WWE has yet to issue a statement on the matter.