Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey, one of pro wrestling’s most respected tag team stars, has died at the age of 74. The news came out on Friday when fellow wrestler Dax Harwood shared it with fans.

He did not give a cause of death, but his message made it clear how much Condrey meant to people inside the wrestling world. Condrey was best known for being part of The Midnight Express, a team many fans still talk about today. His career peaked in the late 1970s and 1980s, and he stayed connected to wrestling even after stepping away in 2011. Soon after the news broke, fans, wrestlers, and promotions began sharing messages, showing just how widely respected he was.

Dax Harwood shares emotional tribute to WWE legend Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey and reveals their close bond

Dax Harwood posted a heartfelt message on Instagram and called Dennis Condrey “a true pioneer of professional wrestling.” He shared that they would text each other after matches. Condrey would tell him what he liked and what could be better. Harwood wrote that those lessons will stay with him forever.He also shared a personal detail about Condrey’s family. According to Harwood, Condrey’s wife gave him permission to set up a GoFundMe page.

The goal is to help her cover funeral costs and other bills. Harwood made it clear he wants to support the family during this difficult time.While remembering his friend, Harwood called The Midnight Express, which included Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey, “the greatest tag team of all time.” He added that he plans to keep their legacy alive in his own work.

AEW and wrestling world react as Dennis Condrey’s Midnight Express legacy is remembered

After the news spread, All Elite Wrestling shared a message on X.

The company wrote, “AEW and the wrestling world are mourning the passing of ‘Loverboy’ Dennis Condrey, one half of the legendary Midnight Express.” They also sent condolences to his family, friends, and fans.Condrey made his name during a time when tag team wrestling was a major part of the sport. His work with Bobby Eaton helped set a standard that many teams still follow. Fans remember his in-ring style, timing, and ability to tell a story during matches.Even after retiring in 2011, his name continued to come up in conversations about great tag teams. Many younger wrestlers looked up to his work and tried to learn from it.Dennis Condrey’s passing marks the loss of a key figure from one of wrestling’s most loved eras. His work, his lessons, and his impact on tag team wrestling will not be forgotten.