When Chassy “Aramori” K and William “Crimzo” Hernandez jump into Marvel Rivals, they’re not just waiting in line for another game, they’re crafting a legacy. The professional esports duo, who currently play for Sentinels in Marvel Rivals, are creating one of the scene’s most interesting narratives: one of personal chemistry with professional dedication.
But this wasn’t some Cinderella story that happened overnight. Their path is marked with anxious first games, online abuse, emotional obstacles, and tedious hours of studying how to support, not only their team, but one another.
From Opposite Sidess of the Map to the Same Lobby
Aramori, a Michigan native strategist and ex-competitive singer, was introduced to gaming by her father, who had her playing World of Warcraft since she was in a high chair. Crimzo, born and bred in Toronto, was introduced to gaming at a young age by his older brother and family. He topped Call of Duty: Black Ops leaderboards at the age of 13, unwittingly setting the groundwork for a competitive career.
While their gaming origins were unique, their journeys merged in Overwatch. It was here they first started to really notice each other, not only as players, but as opponents with true potential. They started dating officially in 2019, but it wasn’t until 2020 that the in-game chemistry translated into competitive fuel.
Learning to Compete—Together
Neither began playing with the goal of going pro. “I never played games with the goal of being professional,” Crimzo says. But as he ascended Overwatch’s ranked ranks and started scrimming top 10 North American teams, the career beckoned.
Aramori’s own path involved all-female teams due to fear of toxicity, handling being underestimated in communications, and slowly making her way through Calling All Heroes, a developmental league for underrepresented players in Overwatch. “My Wikipedia is all second places,” she jokes, “but that series prepared me for Rivals. Without it, I wouldn’t be where I am.
They weren’t growing up individually, they were learning to grow alongside each other. Aramori was strategic and cautious; Crimzo aggressive and natural. They fought sometimes. But rather than trying to force their hand, they learned to play off of each other’s style.mistakes. But it never took. They’d sit down after every game, tear it apart, talk about it. That was the real development.
From Overwatch to Rivals: A New Chapter
Crimzo wasn’t convinced about Marvel Rivals at first. I was still playing in Overwatch. I didn’t think it was my thing,” he admits. But Aramori talked him into substituting into a scrim block. That single stint was enough. It wasn’t long before Crimzo became a permanent fixture on the team. He applied Overwatch-refined communication and organization to a growing team, whereas Aramori had already spearheaded the Sentinels to a runaway tournament victory, unbeaten, without losing a single map.
Now, both of them are gearing up for The Ignite Series, the largest competition Marvel Rivals has ever had, with a $3 million prize pool.
Family, Struggles, and Everything In Between
Support systems have been crucial. Crimzo’s parents were chill about his gaming career, his dad is even an active viewer in his Twitch streams. Aramori’s path was rockier, filled with moments of self-doubt and community bias. She remembers crying after lobbies turned toxic, with Crimzo always there to back her up, even if he was half-watching TV at the time. “He’s always been super supportive. Through everything.”
Looking Ahead
So what’s next? Aramori would like to compete on stage, something Crimzo has done and she has not. Both want Marvel Rivals to be successful, not only for themselves, but for the broader competitive community and the very supportive Sentinels fanbase.
Final Words
Aramori and Crimzo are not merely another pro duo. They’re living proof that love, when based on communication, trust, and a common goal, can be a winning formula. Their path isn’t flawless, but it’s authentic, and in a world that too often revolves around stats and screens, that makes them something of a rare breed in esports: human.
