Indie Standout Is Humbled By Comparisons To Daniel Bryan

If you are going to be compared to a wrestler, Daniel Bryan is a good one to be compared to. Such is the case with independent wrestling standout Lee Moriarty.

Moriarty recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about being compared to one of the great technical wrestlers of all time. Here is the quote:

“Over the past year, I’ve been compared to Bryan Danielson a lot. It’s such a humbling comparison and not one that I would expect. While he was on the independents, that was his focus–becoming the best. He wasn’t racing to sign a contract. If a contract comes my way, that’s one thing, but my focus is on what happens in the ring. Independent wrestling, this is the foundation of professional wrestling. You’re watching a painting being created in real-time.

This is so important, and my focus is on becoming the best independent wrestler and helping this part of professional wrestling grow. I always want to keep evolving. I don’t like the idea of being stagnant or complacent, especially as an artist. My mind is never settled with what I’m creating. I don’t want someone to see the same picture when they’re watching my matches. I think of wrestling as a sport and an art, and I want to continue to push and reach new levels.”

Lee Moriarty recently won the IWTV Independent Wrestling Championship, ending the 532-day reign of Warhorse.

Daniel Bryan is currently scheduled to challenge WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns for the title at WWE Fastlane.

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