The Plan

Chapter 23: Allies

Dominik had learned the importance of having allies long before he ever stepped foot in the ring. It was one of the few things he learned from his father that actually stuck; play nice, keep your head down, be respectful, and make acquaintances that would have your back when needed.

Granted, since originally joining the judgment day, playing nice and being respectful was long thrown out the window, but the necessity of having a few allies always remained. "Turning" on Rhea left Dominik hated by pretty much everyone in the locker room besides the judgment day, but there were still guys like Austin Theory, just as cocky and young as Dominik, that he still considered himself close with.

Cue Bronson Reed, calling out to Dominik as he made his way back to the clubhouse after his pep talk from Rhea.

"Oi, Mysterio," He said as he approached him. Bronson was another younger talent that ruffled feathers backstage and didn't have an ounce of respect for authority, so naturally he gravitated towards Dominik who pretty much had the same reputation, they would make small talk and sometimes even spot each other in the gym.

Dominik's ear perked up at the sound of his name and raised a brow at him.

"Just wanted to give you a heads up; I have unfinished business with Rollins and there's no way I'm letting him get a title shot. So I'll be making an...appearance during the fatal four way and I'm hitting Tsunamis on Seth and anyone else that I see while I'm out there." He revealed.

"...do with that what you will." Bronson said simply before walking away.

Yeah, Dominik was extremely thankful for allies.

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Just as Rhea said, Seth and Sheamus wasted no time going after each other the second the match had kicked off. They were going blow for blow, slam for slam as they tried to incapacitate one another. Meanwhile, Damian turned his attention to Dominik, the tension between them palpable as he came charging towards him.

Dominik dodged his attack, countering with a quick dropkick that staggered Damian momentarily. He didn't press the advantage for once though; instead, he slid out of the ring, keeping his distance as the brawl intensified.

Sheamus and Seth were trading heavy strikes in the center of the ring, while Damian followed Dominik to the outside. The taller man grabbed Dominik by the back of his gear, slamming him against the barricade. Dominik winced but quickly rolled away, narrowly avoiding a devastating stomp from Damian.

Any day now Bronson. Dominik thought to himself as he nursed the pain radiating through his lower back.

Damian ended up grabbing him and tossing him back into the ring just as Seth and Sheamus' brawl had transitioned to the outside of the ring.

Dominik focused on preserving his strength and energy, putting more effort into averting Damian's attacks then trying to to cause his own damage. This just enraged Damian even more as he found himself pretty much just chasing Dominik around the ring.

"What's the matter Sucio?" Damian taunted as Dominik just ducked his corner attack and darted to the other turnbuckle. "Where's the tough guy from last week huh?"

No showboating, no shimmying. Dominik heard Rhea's voice echo in his mind as he lifted his elbow just in time to hit Damian with as he lunged at him again.

The elbow caught Damian square on the jaw, causing him to stagger. Dominik took the opportunity to create some distance, leaning against the ropes to catch his breath.

"Come on, Dom Dom," Damian growled mockingly, wiping at his jaw with the back of his hand. "That's all you got?"

Dominik didn't answer, his eyes flickering to the ramp as he silently prayed Bronson Reed would just show up already. Staying out of the heavy hitters' way was only going to work for so long, and Damian's patience was clearly wearing thin.