Backstage at SuperPower Slam in Queens, the atmosphere was focused as wrestlers gathered for a night dedicated to the Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment. Among them was the current ROH Pure Champion, Lee Moriarty, a performer whose technical precision in the ring is matched only by his creative vision outside of it. Moriarty talked with The Stunner to discuss the philosophy of TAIGASTYLE and how he balances the life of an athlete with that of a professional artist.
The Multi-Faceted Individual
Before he was known for his TAIGASTYLE technical prowess, Moriarty was a kid with a pencil in his hand. His creative eye was developed long before he stepped into a ring, rooted in the animation and gaming culture of his youth.
“As long as I can remember I’ve been drawing since I was a kid,” Moriarty explained. “Like I would draw the characters I see on Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Pokemon cards, Dragon Ball Z covers. And then as I got older I discovered pro wrestling.”
For Moriarty, professional wrestling wasn’t just a sport; it was the ultimate canvas for self-expression. “I felt like what drew me to pro wrestling was the fact that it was something that I could express myself more so than like MMA or other sports and being physical. Like I could be creative with my mask and all those things. So from there, I just kept being creative and experimenting.”
TAIGASTYLE and the Balance of Life
That creative experimentation eventually led to his art shows, including a notable exhibition in Florida. His work often features a unique concept he describes as “lucha dudes chilling,” which serves as a reflection of the human being behind the mask.
“It’s kind of just a reflection of me,” Moriarty noted. “I feel like everybody knows the person you are on the screen because that’s your presentation, but they don’t always know the person that’s on the other side. There’s layers to what professional wrestling is and what we do. So that’s what my art is, just showing the other side and the balance of life and a pro wrestler.”
His athletic background is equally diverse, ranging from childhood Taekwondo and high school rugby to a more recent stint training Muay Thai at Gracie Tampa. This combination of disciplines has allowed him to bring a cool element to a business that he admits can occasionally be corny.
Wu-Tang Clan and the Sonic Rotation
The nickname TAIGASTYLE is a direct nod to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, a group that remains a staple of his musical rotation. While he finds it difficult to pin down a single favorite member, the influence of their aesthetic is undeniable.
“Definitely the song that my name comes from, ‘Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t nuthin to F’ Wit,’ is for sure that,” he said. “It hard to say that I have a favorite member because it always rotates. So like for a period, GZA was my favorite. Then Raekwon the Chef because Ice Cream was like a big thing for me. Ghostface… it changes.”
When he isn’t listening to the grit of the Wu-Tang Clan, Moriarty prefers a more somber, calm rotation. He cited artists like Tems, Odal, and IDK as current favorites that help him maintain balance while traveling as a full-time professional wrestling artist.
Despite being one of the busiest performers on the scene in 2026, Moriarty remains grounded. He noted that staying connected with his girlfriend while on the road isn’t extra effort thanks to modern technology, allowing him to focus on the work when he is home. For the ROH Pure Champion, every aspect of his life—from the ring to the sketchbook—is part of a larger, carefully balanced artistic vision.
