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Dennis Condrey, Founding Member of The Midnight Express, Has Passed Away

ByAnutosh BajpaiProfessional Wrestling Journalist

Dennis Condrey, one-half of the legendary Midnight Express, has passed away at the age of 74.

AEW star Dax Harwood was the first to comment on the news on Instagram. The FTR member shared the link to a GoFundMe page he set up to assist Condrey’s wife with funeral expenses:

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The late star was the founding member of the original Midnight Express with Randy Rose, first appearing in Southeast Championship Wrestling. The team was later reformed with Condrey being joined by Bobby Eaton in Mid-South Wrestling, and Jim Cornette serving as their manager.

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After making his wrestling debut in 1973, Dennis Condrey competed for promotions such as World Class Championship Wrestling, AWA, NWA, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions and more.

In his 5-decade-long wrestling career, the veteran won dozens of titles including having a record 15 reigns with the NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship and 9 reigns with the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship.

SEScoops sends our deepest condolence to the family and friends of Dennis Condrey.

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