At three years old, Dalton Crooks sat on a couch, engrossed in Blues Clues. But his destiny took a turn when his uncle barged in, switching the channel to Monday Night Raw. Little did he know, that moment would spark a lifelong passion for pro wrestling.
Fast forward to age 12 or 13, Dalton stumbled upon Pure Chaos Wrestling, a vibrant e-fed, later rebranded as GCA. The turning point in Dalton's journey occurred at the Path to Glory event, where he clinched the Chaos Libra championship and triumphed in the battle royal.
However, the road to the GCA world title hit bumps, echoing the stop-and-start nature of PCW and GCA. Yet, Dalton's experiences marked him as a pivotal creator in the Wrestleverse.
Enter Code of Honor, a rising e-fed where Dalton, recruited by creator Daniel Lions, became a central figure. Dalton, along with characters from PCW/GCA, became instrumental in shaping COH's narrative.
Life had its interruptions, and Dalton took breaks from the e-fedding scene, seeking the time he needed. In 2019, a misdiagnosed stomach infection nearly claimed Dalton's life, prompting a hiatus for recovery.
Rejuvenated, Dalton returned to the scene as the general manager of COH Overdrive, also contributing to Relentless Pro's management, handling HR duties for CAWs.
But at the peak of his e-fedding journey, a revelation struck Dalton during a friend's bachelor party. Surrounded by talks of weddings, wrestling bookings, and character stories, he questioned the path he was on.
At 3 am, Dalton, amidst the revelry, realized he was missing out on life beyond the wrestling realm. Fueled by this epiphany, he declared, \"I have to stop, I have to get away.\"
Leaving the scene abruptly, Dalton prioritized real-life connections over the niche hobby dominating his existence. It wasn't long before Relentless Pro reached out, proposing a commission role. Hesitant yet intrigued, Dalton saw an opportunity to rejoin the scene, contributing through recorded audio promos for the commissioner.
Balancing fun with friends and a renewed focus on life, Dalton found a way to merge his passion for e-fedding with a healthier perspective
This is the creation story of Chris Aaaron the Commissioner.
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