Ludwig Kaiser’s battery case just got more serious, with new court documents revealing that his accuser claims he suffered a concussion and torn rotator cuff during their confrontation. Those are the injuries Richard Reap says he sustained when things turned physical with the WWE Superstar back in April, and Kaiser’s lawyers now want to see the medical evidence backing up those claims.
Ringside News has obtained additional court documents filed on November 12, 2026, in Orange County, Florida. The filing reveals that Reap testified about those injuries during an October 16 pretrial hearing, claiming he sought medical treatment after Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, allegedly punched him multiple times and pushed him to the ground.
“At Pretrial Hearing on October 16, 2026, Mr. Reap testified that he suffered injuries—including a torn rotator cuff and a concussion—and sought medical care for those injuries.”
And those injury claims are now a major part of Kaiser’s defense. His attorney, Thomas D. Sommerville, wants medical records showing exactly what Reap was diagnosed with, what treatment he received, and whether those injuries can be connected to their April 23 confrontation. The new filing specifically requests hospital records, diagnostic imaging, doctors’ notes, and billing information covering nearly seven months.
“Mr. Reap’s medical records are material to evaluating the nature, extent, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of the injuries he described during his testimony.”
But there’s still a problem. As Ringside News previously covered when Kaiser’s defense sought the records, Reap has objected to turning over his medical information. The latest filing confirms that prosecutors are also opposing the defense’s new request, leaving a judge to decide whether the records should be produced.
“Mr. Reap, through his attorney, was contacted and stated he objected to the issuance of this subpoena.”
“Undersigned counsel contact Assistant State Attorney Juanda Padgett, who indicates the State objects to this motion.”
Kaiser has maintained that he acted in self-defense during the confrontation at an Orlando apartment complex. He already lost his attempt to have the misdemeanor battery charge dismissed under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law in October, and his case remains active. The new documents don’t establish whether Reap actually suffered the injuries he described, but they make clear exactly what Kaiser’s attorneys want to investigate.
With a December 17 pretrial conference approaching, the question isn’t just whether Reap’s medical records will be released. It’s also what those records might reveal about the concussion and torn rotator cuff he claims resulted from the confrontation. Kaiser has pleaded not guilty, and those allegations have not been proven at trial.
What do you think about the newly revealed injury claims in Ludwig Kaiser’s battery case? How much could the medical evidence affect what happens next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
