Zack has a match on Main Event so Dolph lurks around, exploring the catering for the night, watching the various backstage things happening, and breathing a sigh of relief once Zack's match actually starts because Main Event and Superstars are both kind of boring shows to be at, since the roster is limited for these shows and backstage is a lot more quiet due to it. He'd much rather go somewhere, get something to eat, and then head back to the hotel for some sleep before Smackdown.
Zack's opponent is Cesaro and Dolph watches with a wince as the match concludes fairly quickly, Cesaro getting interviewed afterwards. Renee Young shows a lack of surprise that Cesaro had beat Zack, which rubs Dolph the wrong way... until Cesaro starts lecturing Renee about Zack and what he has to offer, how he was US champion in the past. Dolph frowns at the monitor before Zack entering the room catches his attention and he joins him. "Hey, kid, are you alright?"
"Not really," he mumbles, more than a little dizzy after getting caught in Cesaro's swing. He releases a breath when Dolph helps him over to the bench, staring down at him. "Gonna be fine," he says after a moment. "Just sore. That Cloverleaf is no joke." Dolph nods, rubbing circles against his neck, wondering if Zack had heard Cesaro's post-match interview. His question is answered a moment later when Zack presses his face against Dolph's side, sighing softly. "I thought everyone had forgotten I was once US champ," he mumbles.
"I haven't," Dolph murmurs back, feeling guilty for his jealousy, for his doubts. "That belt looked good on you." Zack hums vaguely, finally feeling solid enough to pull back, grab for some ordinary clothes. "I don't agree with Cesaro on much, but he spoke the truth tonight. No one should underestimate you."
Zack's face turns an interesting shade of pink and he offers a soft smile towards Dolph as he pulls on his shirt and prepares to leave the arena. "Thanks, bro. Now, come on, let's go get something to eat and then go back to the hotel. I know you've been looking forward to a quiet night before we have to hit the road again."
Dolph's eyes soften as the last of his doubts after listening to Cesaro leaves him. Zack doesn't care about what Cesaro said, his mind only on relaxing and spending the night with Dolph "Alright, kid," he says softly, pulling Zack up and offering him a quick kiss. "Let's do that."
