Dennis Condrey, wrestling legend and iconic member of The Midnight Express, dies at the age of 74
Wrestling legend Dennis ‘Loverboy’ Condrey has died at the age of 74, according to fellow wrestler Dax Harwood, as tributes to the former tag team star pour in.
Condrey famously formed one half of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Midnight Express, during the 1980s with Bobby Eaton, who passed away in 2021.
Close friend Harwood announced the tragic news on Friday, sharing an emotional tribute to the former pro wrestler on Instagram. No cause of death has been announced.
‘I loved that man and I’ll do everything I possibly can over the next few years I have left in the business, to keep his and the Midnight Express’ spirit alive. They paved this road so all other tag teams could walk easier,’ Harwood touchingly penned.
Harwood went on to reflect on his close bond with Condrey, revealing that they would text after matches. He added that Condrey would share advice, helping Harwood identify areas of his wrestling that he could improve.
‘That is something that’ll never be lost on me. One of my heroes loved me enough to take time out of his day to let me know how proud he was of me,’ Harwood wrote.
Wrestling legend Dennis ‘Loverboy’ Condrey (center) has died at the age of 74
Condrey formed half of tag team, The Midnight Express, alongside Bobby Eaton (left)
He added: ‘I can tell you with absolute honesty and sincerity, I’ve never seen a better Tag Team than Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton.’
Harwood shared that Condrey’s wife, Theresa, had granted him permission to set up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds to support the family through funeral expenses.
Condrey gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, primarily as a founding member of The Midnight Express.
He made his professional wrestling debut in 1973 and went on to compete under a number of different promotions throughout his career, including the AWA and NWA.
He ultimately retired from in-ring competition in 2011, bringing to an end a career that spanned nearly four decades.
After the heartbreaking news of his death broke, tributes to the wrestling icon flooded with many fans hailing his impact on the sport.
All Elite Wrestling paid tribute to ‘Loverboy’ in a post on X, writing: ‘the wrestling world are mourning the passing of ‘Loverboy’ Dennis Condrey, one half of the legendary Midnight Express.
‘Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time.’
Condrey and Eaton, who passed away in 2021, were considered one of the greatest tag teams
Condrey gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, making his wrestling debut in 1973
Former WWE announcer Gary Cappetta shared: ‘My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of DENNIS CONDREY, known best as member of The Midnight Express with Randy Rose and then Bobby Eaton managed by Jim Cornette. Condrey passed away yesterday evening (Friday) at 76 years old.’
‘RIP Dennis Condrey. The hits keep coming today,’ wrestling media personality Anthony Maurizio wrote on X. ‘[…] Rest easy, Dennis. Hope you’re cracking one open with Bobby again. Until we meet again…’
‘Dennis Condrey truly made tag team wrestling look like an art, whether it was teaming with Norvell Austin, Bobby Eaton, Randy Rose,’ one fan penned. ‘At least now him and Eaton can team up once again but its still sad.’
‘RIP to Dennis Condrey. In the conversation for the best heel tag team wrestler to ever live,’ another posted.
‘The wrestling world is mourning as Dennis Condrey has passed away. Dennis Condrey was one half of one of the GREATEST Tag Teams of all time, The Midnight Express,’ one wrestling fan account shared.
