Domeng on Why It Was Hard to Call Shots With Renejay

When Renejay revealed on a livestream that Aurora Gaming’s Domeng seemed uneasy around him, the admission sparked speculation. Did the presence of one of the scene’s most beloved figures hold back a rising rookie from his full potential?

Domeng himself clarified the matter.

“Parang hindi naman sa naiilang,” he told ALL-STAR. “Parang factor lang na parang ang hirap mag call kasi parang pinipigilan niya ako, or I mean hindi naman saktong pigil, ano lang, kung ano ang mas better.”

But when Renejay left, Domeng admitted his confidence improved. But he dismissed rumors that it was all because of a negative vibe with the former MLBB superstar.

“Syempre, parang lumuwag ang loob ko na mag shot call,” Domeng said when asked about Renejay’s departure. “Wala kay Renejay ito ha, hindi ako naiilang sa kanya sa in-game, parang may doubt lang din ako sa sarili ko that time, na kapag nagkamali, parang sa akin yung blame.”

Instead of resentment, what surfaced was motivation.

“Noong nawala si Renejay, nagkaroon ako ng more confidence na hindi dahil umalis siya pero dahil gusto ko patunayan sa kanya na kaya kong mag shot call.”

The turning point came mid-season of MPL Philippines Season 15, when Renejay stopped calling the shots.

“May time na hinayaan niya ako mag shot call and nakasupport lang din siya sa akin. That time, mid-season ng Season 15, hinayaan niya ako mag call noon, nagpapa-alalay lang ako sa kanya kung anong pwede kong gawin,” Domeng told ALL-STAR.

And when the question of bad blood came up, Domeng dismissed it.
“Okay naman kami ni Renejay, at nakapag-usap naman kami noon,” he said. “Kung bakit niya ginawa iyon ay para mag gain kami ng confidence… Pangit lang din talaga naging run namin kaya ganoon.”

Far from rift, Domeng’s words painted a portrait of mutual respect. “Pero all goods kami ni Renejay, talagang goods na goods kami. Good luck sa kanya sa mga opportunities na mayroon siya ngayon at sana magkita-kita tayo ulit soon.”