A backstage altercation during the June 23rd episode of WWE RAW served as the backdrop for the return of Ludwig Kaiser after a prolonged television absence.
The scene unfolded after the ongoing issues between Chad Gable and Penta spilled over, with Penta attacking Gable and targeting his arm. As Julius and Brutus Creed attended to the fallen leader of American Made, the camera revealed Kaiser observing the situation from a distance.
The appearance marked Kaiser’s first time on main WWE programming in over two months. His last showing was in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown in April. While he competed in a pair of matches on WWE Main Event in May, his absence from RAW and SmackDown had led to questions regarding his status.
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Kaiser is now embarking on a solo path following the end of the Imperium faction. His former stablemate, Giovanni Vinci, was released from his WWE contract in February 2025.
Meanwhile, the group’s former leader, Gunther, has continued his own run of success, becoming a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. The Ring General had previously encouraged Kaiser to step out of his shadow, and his quiet re-emergence suggests a new, calculated chapter is beginning for him.
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