Carlie Bravo has delivered an emphatic endorsement of his Shane Taylor Promotions stablemate Lee Moriarty, describing the Ring of Honor wrestler as one of the finest in-ring performers anywhere in professional wrestling.
Speaking in a recent interview, Bravo reflected on the benefit of seeing Moriarty’s abilities at close range through their work together in training. Known as “Taigastyle,” Moriarty has built his reputation around a crisp, technical approach that combines mat wrestling, counters and inventive transitions. Bravo made clear that Moriarty’s reputation is not merely a product of television performances or highlights, saying the wrestler continues to surprise him even when they are practicing together.
“To see it up close is even scarier,” Bravo said. “Taigastyle... he’s special.”
Bravo’s comments carry particular weight because they come from someone who is part of Moriarty’s own group. Shane Taylor Promotions has been presented as a hard-nosed unit in Ring of Honor, and the members’ association creates opportunities for them to work alongside one another beyond the matches fans see. Bravo explained that he and Moriarty regularly practice and train together, giving him a first-hand perspective on just how deep Moriarty’s wrestling repertoire runs.
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That familiarity has not diminished Bravo’s admiration. Instead, he said it has repeatedly forced him to reassess what he expects from a training session with Moriarty. Bravo characterized himself as a confident and highly creative wrestler, comparing his own style to a “Harlem Globetrotter” and an “A1 mixtape” in the ring. Yet he said Moriarty still finds ways to unveil things Bravo has not encountered before.
“Just when I think I’m about to go in there and run the water with this man, he does some shit I ain’t never seen before,” Bravo said. “He’s just such a wealth of knowledge.”
A Teammate’s View of Taigastyle
Moriarty has long stood out for the detail-oriented nature of his wrestling. His work is often built around control of an opponent’s limbs, positioning, leverage and rapid responses to an opponent’s movement. While many wrestlers earn attention through a single defining attribute, such as striking power, aerial offense or size, Moriarty’s appeal has been the breadth of his technical game and the way he can make individual exchanges feel like a contest within the larger match.
Bravo’s praise focused squarely on that bell-to-bell quality. He did not frame Moriarty simply as a promising talent or a valuable member of the group. He placed him among the elite wrestlers in the industry today.
“Taigastyle to me is one of the best wrestlers on planet freaking earth, without a question,” Bravo said. “Bell to bell, in the ring.”
That is a substantial statement in a wrestling landscape filled with performers from different promotions, styles and backgrounds. It also speaks to the respect Moriarty has developed among peers who understand the work required to execute a technical match at a high level. The best technical wrestlers are not only responsible for performing complicated sequences; they must communicate clearly, adapt in real time and create a coherent struggle that can be understood by the audience. Bravo’s remarks about Moriarty’s knowledge and constant surprises suggest he values those less visible parts of the craft as much as the moves themselves.
For Ring of Honor, testimonials like this reinforce the depth of the roster’s in-ring talent. ROH has historically been associated with wrestlers who place a premium on match quality, ring fundamentals and stylistic variety. Moriarty’s presence fits naturally within that tradition, while his role in Shane Taylor Promotions has also given him a distinct team identity and a platform for a more forceful edge.
Confidence Meets Respect Within Shane Taylor Promotions
Bravo did not downplay his own ability while discussing Moriarty. In fact, his point was rooted in the opposite idea: even a wrestler with a strong belief in his own talent can recognize exceptional skill when he sees it. Bravo said his “ego is out of control,” but presented that with humor before explaining that Moriarty is good enough to humble him during their sessions together.
That dynamic can be especially valuable in a stable setting. Groups in professional wrestling frequently operate around shared interests, protection or collective ambition, but the strongest units can also become environments where performers push each other to improve. Bravo’s description of consistent practice with Moriarty presents Shane Taylor Promotions as more than an on-screen alignment. It indicates that the teammates have developed a working relationship built on repetition, competition and mutual exposure to each other’s strengths.
Moriarty’s technical versatility provides a useful training partner for anyone looking to sharpen their timing and problem-solving. A wrestler who can react to holds, reverse positioning and introduce unexpected counters demands attention from the person across the ring. Bravo’s comments suggest that Moriarty creates exactly that kind of environment. Rather than allowing a session to become predictable, he can force his partner to remain alert and adjust.
That quality also translates to matches in front of an audience. Wrestling fans often use “unpredictable” to describe surprising results or sudden angles, but the same word can apply to the action itself. Moriarty’s style can make even familiar wrestling situations feel uncertain because his counters and transitions create multiple possible directions for an exchange. When that is done effectively, it gives matches a competitive feel without sacrificing structure.
More Than an In-Ring Compliment
Bravo’s praise extended beyond Moriarty’s wrestling. He called him “such a good dude” and offered an animated rundown of the traits he believes make Moriarty especially easy to support. Bravo compared him to “Denzel Washington in 1992,” saying, “You can’t help but love him.”
He also highlighted Moriarty’s style, artistic interests and loyalty, with particular appreciation for his painting. The comments were playful, but they underline a serious point about how performers are regarded inside a locker room. In-ring ability is central to a wrestler’s career, but reliability, character and the ability to connect with others can be equally important in building trust and respect among colleagues.
Bravo went so far as to say he would want Moriarty to date his sister, calling him “perfect” and concluding simply, “He’s the man.” The language was clearly delivered in an enthusiastic, complimentary spirit, but it paints a fuller picture of the esteem Bravo has for his teammate. He sees Moriarty as a complete package: a gifted wrestler, a creative person and someone he considers dependable.
That kind of endorsement is particularly notable because it does not rest on a specific victory, championship or recent headline-making moment. Bravo’s assessment is based on daily proximity. His view comes from watching Moriarty train, practicing against him and seeing the ideas that may never make it onto a broadcast. For fans, those are often the most revealing compliments a wrestler can receive from another wrestler.
Moriarty’s Place in ROH’s In-Ring Landscape
As Ring of Honor continues to feature a roster with a broad range of experience and styles, Moriarty remains a performer whose strengths are easy to identify: precision, composure and a willingness to make the smallest portions of a match matter. Bravo’s comments add another layer to that perception by emphasizing the creativity behind the execution.
There is a difference between being capable of performing technical wrestling and being able to continually develop it. Bravo’s description of Moriarty doing things he had “never seen before” points toward a wrestler who is still exploring, refining and expanding his approach. That is an important distinction for a performer whose style relies on innovation within fundamentals rather than abandoning those fundamentals.
Bravo also defended Ring of Honor from criticism online elsewhere in the interview, signaling his investment in the promotion and the people working within it. His remarks on Moriarty fit that larger sense of pride. In praising one of ROH’s most technically accomplished wrestlers, he highlighted the kind of talent the company has available and the competitive standards that can exist behind the scenes.
For Moriarty, the comments amount to a strong vote of confidence from a fellow member of Shane Taylor Promotions. For Bravo, they are an acknowledgement that confidence and admiration can coexist. He believes in what he brings to the ring, but he is equally certain that Moriarty belongs in any conversation about the world’s top bell-to-bell wrestlers.
Darryl Polo
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