Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Dennis Condrey
Wrestling fans sadly lost Dennis Condrey on Friday. He was 74.
Condrey was a founding member of the original Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton and their manager Jim Cornette. He is considered by many to be a pioneer of tag team wrestling
On social media, many around the wrestling world including Paul Heyman, William Regal, Nick Aldis, AEW, Ricky Morton, and more paid tribute to Condrey.
RIP Dennis Condrey
There are many who were closer to Dennis, but few who had the blessings of learning more from him. What a remarkable performer. Much like Ray Stevens, he did it so naturally. Instinct. Talent. "Feel." I remain forever appreciative of the patience he had in… pic.twitter.com/mfncBJVcfY
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) March 21, 2026
I didn’t see any American Wrestling until nearly 2 years after I was already a Wrestler as it wasn’t shown in the UK. The first US Wrestling I saw was the NWA and on that tape were The Midnight Express comprising of my later tag partner Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey. I only met…
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) March 21, 2026
RIP the great Dennis Condrey: When I think of this business as a craft, Dennis Condrey is as good as any craftsmen professional wrestling ever had. For me, pro wrestling is at it's best when it's a combination of technical skill, perfect timing and rugged, believable aggression;… pic.twitter.com/eZKhriNKDX
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) March 21, 2026
AEW and 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. pic.twitter.com/0sRRFPWJpy
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) March 21, 2026
It’s hard to even find the words right now… because losing my dear friend Dennis Condrey feels like losing a piece of my own life.
Dennis wasn’t just someone I shared a ring with. He was part of an era, a brother in this wild journey… pic.twitter.com/8bsl0eLNqj
— Ricky Morton (@RealRickyMorton) March 21, 2026
Rest in piece dennis condrey. He entertained me as the midbight express w/ norvell austin & randy rose when i watched South eastern. Loved the midnight express vs midnight express match from starrcade 88. Thanks for the menories & entertaining me, still to this day. pic.twitter.com/Lr92KPVQwu
— MissyHyatt (@RealMissyHyatt) March 21, 2026
Godspeed, Dennis Condrey.
Tag Team Wrestling is an art form in our industry. Its timing, pace, and psychology a beautifully woven mosaic on canvas. And throughout my years, I don’t know that I’ve seen anyone any better at wielding that Tag Team brushstroke than “Loverboy”… pic.twitter.com/HL0J35uHy9
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) March 21, 2026
A GoFundMe has been set up by Dax Harwood to help Condrey’s family following his passing. Fans can donate by clicking here.
Fightful sends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Dennis Condrey.
