WWE legend Dennis Condrey has died. His death was announced on Friday, March 20, in an Instagram post by fellow professional wrestler Dax Harwood. He was 74.
Harwood paid tribute to the late wrestler, sharing photos of them together and noting their special friendship, adding that he viewed him as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. “My Friend, Dennis. GoFundMe set up in his memory in my bio,” he began his tribute.
GoFundMe Set up for Dennis Condrey’s Widow
The GoFundMe fundraising titled “In Memory of Dennis Condrey” was set up for Condrey’s loving widow, Theresa, and it asks for a modest sum compared to many celebrity fundraisers. Harwood set the amount to $35,000, and at the time of publication, the fund has raised $21,845 raised.
In the bio, it reads, “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.”
The message continues, “A sweet, God-fearing man who LOVED his wife Theresa. With her permission, I’ve opened this Go Fund me 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.”
Fans have contributed what they could afford, with some of the top donations including $5,000 from Tony Khan, the President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling. Professional wrestler Chris Jericho donated $2,000, and wrestlers Nick Massie and his brother Matt Massie each donated $1,000.
Remembering Dennis Condrey
Condrey started his professional wrestling career in 1973 and retired in 2011. He had an incredible run in the WWE and a career that spanned decades.
In Harwood’s Instagram post, he reflected on Condrey’s legacy, writing, “Greatest of All Time scenarios will always be a hot button for debate. However, when it comes to greatest tag teams of all time, almost always is The Midnight Express brought up.”
He continued, “I’ve watched my fair share of tag team matches; maybe more than anyone! I can tell you with absolute honesty and sincerity, I’ve never seen a better Tag Team than Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton. Over the last 5 years, Dennis has allowed me the privilege of being a friend. Seeing him and His beautiful wife Theresa always made me feel like I was part of their family.”
