Wrestling legend Dennis ‘Loverboy’ Condrey, a tag team icon and former WWE trainer, has passed away at age 74. AEW star Dax Harwood leads tributes, hailing him as a “true pioneer of wrestling.”
Midnight Express Legacy
Condrey formed one half of the legendary Midnight Express alongside Bobby Eaton, with Jim Cornette as their manager. This powerhouse team delivered thrilling matches and captivated fans worldwide.
Harwood shares videos of Condrey’s recent appearances in AEW and ROH segments alongside himself and WWE champion CM Punk. The wrestling community unites in mourning this tag team specialist, though the cause of death remains undisclosed.
GoFundMe for Family Support
Harwood, a former WWE competitor, launches a GoFundMe to assist Condrey’s wife, Theresa, with funeral costs and other expenses. The campaign states:
“Dennis Condrey is one half of the greatest tag team of all time, The Midnight Express. For years they brought excitement and entertainment to millions of people. However, as great as he was in the ring, it doesn’t hold a candle to the human being he was.
A sweet, God-fearing man who LOVED his wife Theresa. With her permission, I’ve opened this GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and bills that she now has to take on her own. She didn’t ask for this. I asked, in his honor, could I do this for him. She allowed me to do this for Dennis & her, but is expecting absolutely nothing but love in return.
If Dennis Condrey and the Midnight Express ever brought any amount of joy to your life, and you’re able to help, please do. If not, it’s absolutely ok! Please send all your thoughts and prayers to Theresa Condrey in her time of need. God speed, “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey.”
Evolving Team and Later Career
The Midnight Express evolved over time. After Condrey and Eaton split, the name persisted with wrestlers like Bob Holly (Hardcore Holly), The Honky Tonk Man, and Bart Gunn. Iconic managers included Jimmy Hart and Paul Heyman, WWE’s current Wiseman and former ECW leader.
Condrey retired from in-ring action in 1990 but returned briefly with the Midnight Express in 2004. He later served as a trainer in WWE’s developmental system until his full retirement in 2011.
Jim Cornette, former Midnight Express manager, shares fan tributes but has not yet issued a personal statement.
