WBAL-TV Interview with Women's Pride Champion, Dragana Cesar

[Drago Cesar]

The following was broadcast on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.

 

The feed lights up with a bumper of WBAL-TV, the local Baltimore news station. Two anchors, a middle aged woman with tanned skin and a beige suit jacket and an older man with a receding gray hairline and a blue suit to accompany it, are seated at a table with several television screens behind them.

 

Anchor: I’m Beth Watson, joining me is Don Wilson here for WBAL-TV.

 

Don: The world-renowned professional wrestling organization OCW is hosting its annual freemium live event Certified Greatness here in Baltimore!

 

Beth: And joining us this morning is OCW’s very own Pride Champion, Dragana Cesar.

 

The camera pans out to reveal Dragana Cesar seated next to Don with the Pride Championship hoisted on her shoulder, wearing a red blazer with a black shirt underneath.

 

Beth: Miss Cesar, how are you doing?

 

Dragana types on her phone.

 

Speaker: Wonderful, I hope you are all well. It is a beautiful day in Baltimore.

 

Beth: For those who don’t know, Miss Cesar here does not speak, so she will use text-to-speech to communicate with us.

 

Dragana nods and smiles.

 

Beth: You are the head instructor of The Cesar Dojo, a now world-renowned school. Have you thought about expanding out of New York and into Baltimore?

 

Regina Tacet lets out a nervous laughter as she types into her phone.

 

Speaker: I would love to, but I am very busy teaching my students back home and competing. Perhaps one day when I am no longer wrestling. In the meantime, online classes are available for all to enjoy.

 

Don: Now Dragana, you are set to defend that Pride Championship this Saturday against Lotus FloJo and Baltimore’s very own Beatrixx. What’s your thought process heading into this match?

 

Dragana thinks for a moment, taking a breath before she types again on her phone.

 

Speaker: The odds are certainly against me. Miss FloJo has been a thorn in our side for several weeks. The last time I faced her was Ladies Night years ago for the World Women’s Championship. I am sure she is raring for another opportunity at me. Miss Beatrixx may be new to OCW, but she is no stranger to our sport. She also has the home field advantage and the crowd will certainly be on her side. With two other competitors in the match, I will have to keep my wits about me.

 

Beth: You’ve been holding that Pride Championship for a while, and as I understand it, you are currently the longest reigning Pride Champion in its fledgling history.

 

Don: Not only that, but it’s also the longest you or your brother have been a champion for. How does that make you feel?

 

Dragana moves her head from side to side to contemplate her response before proceeding.

 

Speaker: It is an honor to be a part of this championship’s legacy. After defeating Sue Plex, I have made sure that this gold is defended with honor. It also signifies an opportunity for anyone: whether you are a new face on the roster or you are a veteran who feels they have been overlooked, this championship is a chance to become something greater. I would imagine my brother is quite happy for me.

 

Beth: Speaking of your brother, as a surprise, we have him on the line with us right now! Can you hear us Drago?

 

Dragana’s face turns paler than pale, her eyes widening. The feed shows a photo of Drago wearing his trademark shades with a cheesy smile on his face, the text below him reading, “COO of OCW”.

 

Drago: Good morning! Yes, I’m hear you.

 

Don: Thanks for taking the time to talk to us today, we hear you have a message for your sister!

 

Drago: Yes, I’m want to congratulate her for her success! Hope she continue it at Certified Greatness.

 

Drago: But uh…is not true, right? That she champion longer than me?

 

Don: It is! Your North American Championship reign ended at 185 days, Dragana’s Pride Championship reign will exceed that come the FLE.

 

An awkward silence hits the room. The Pride Champion covers her face with her hands.

 

She knows what’s about to happen next.

 

Drago: We still live right?

 

Beth: Indeed we are!

 

Drago: …

 

Drago: AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH-

 

The phone feed abruptly cuts off. Dragana can barely contain her laughter as the news anchors look at each other confused. Regina Tacet buries her face in the desk out of embarrassment. 

 

Beth: Oh, some technical difficulties there…

 

Don: That’s all the time we have for now, we want to thank Dragana for joining us! 

 

Beth: Tune in to Certified Greatness this Saturday for can’t miss action!

 

Don: After the break, is the truth out there? Alien sightings in the heart of New York as a “Manifestation” wanders the streets. More at noon.

 

Dragana waves at the camera, her face still buried in the desk.