The wrestling world is mourning the loss of a true tag team icon.
Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey, best known as one-half of the legendary Midnight Express, has died at the age of 74. The news was shared by fellow wrestler Dax Harwood, who posted an emotional tribute honoring his friend and mentor. No official cause of death has been released.
Condrey rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s and became a household name as part of The Midnight Express alongside Bobby Eaton, who passed away in 2021. Together, the duo helped redefine tag team wrestling and are still widely considered one of the greatest teams in the sport’s history.
Harwood spoke openly about the impact Condrey had on his life, revealing that the two stayed in touch regularly.
“I loved that man,” he wrote. “He helped pave the way for every tag team that came after.”
He also shared that Condrey would often reach out after matches to offer advice and encouragement—something Harwood says meant everything to him.
“One of my heroes took time out of his day to tell me he was proud of me,” he said.
Condrey’s wrestling career spanned nearly four decades. He debuted in 1973 and competed in major promotions including the AWA and NWA before retiring from in-ring competition in 2011.
Following news of his passing, tributes quickly flooded social media from fans and fellow wrestlers alike.
All Elite Wrestling honored Condrey, calling him “one half of the legendary Midnight Express” and offering condolences to his family and fans.
Former WWE announcer Gary Cappetta also paid tribute, remembering Condrey’s role in shaping tag team wrestling alongside partners like Bobby Eaton and Randy Rose.
Fans echoed the same sentiment, with many calling him one of the greatest tag team performers of all time.
Condrey is survived by his family, and a fundraiser has reportedly been set up to help with funeral expenses.