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It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of our dear friend, Mark Hildreth, known to so many as Van Hammer. At this time, we are still awaiting answers regarding the cause, pending an autopsy.
Mark was a fighter in every sense of the word. Life threw its share of challenges his way, but he had a resilience about him… he always found a way to rise, to push forward, to keep going.
I have so many incredible memories with him that I’ll carry forever. We first met while he was vacationing in Venice, Florida, working out at a local gym. Not long after, I got the call from Dusty Rhodes to come to his office the next day. Mark didn’t hesitate, he drove me eight hours so I could sign my very first contract with World Championship Wrestling. That’s the kind of person he was loyal, selfless, and always there when it mattered most.
We went through wrestling school together, chased the same dream, and before long, he earned his own contract. We even lived together in Atlanta, training, grinding, and building a life around the passion we both shared. We were also chosen to help promote WCW for the United Kingdom Tour, doing countless personal appearances, television spots, and even promotional work alongside Gladys Knight. Those were unforgettable moments… times I’ll never forget.
My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and the fans who supported him throughout his journey. Rest easy, my friend. You will always be remembered.
What an honor to take the stage last night to induct Barry and Bill into the #WWEHOF alongside Haku and Warlord.
Congratulations of the well-deserved honor my friends!
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis Condrey, a true legend of wrestling. Known as one-half of the iconic Midnight Express. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans around the world. Rest in peace, Dennis Condrey—your legacy will never fade.
Really sorry to hear about the passing of one of the true pioneers of our industry,
Dennis Condry.
One of a kind personality, tremendous worker.
Dennis really got the psychology of our business!!
Condolences and prayers to his family, friends and fans.
𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙍𝙀𝙔
The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to note the passing of “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey, one of the most accomplished tag team wrestlers in history.
A founding member of the legendary Midnight Express, Condrey’s most well-known partner was “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton. Managed by Jim Cornette, Condrey and Eaton captured tag gold across the U.S. South and reigned as NWA World Tag Team Champions for seven months in 1986.
The Midnights’ feud with The Rock ‘n Roll Express defined a generation and propelled tag wrestling into the main event. As one of the most profitable rivalries of the 1980s the teams headlined countless live events. Condrey and Eaton followed with an intense series against The Road Warriors, culminating in an infamous scaffold match at Starcade ‘86: The Night of the Skywalkers.
Soon after, as The Original Midnight Express, Paul E. Dangerously led “Loverboy” Dennis and partner “Ravishing” Randy Rose to the AWA World Tag Team Titles. The trio then jumped to NWA to begin a heated contest with Condrey’s former manager Cornette with Eaton and his new partner “Sweet” Stan Lane.
During a career spanning 1973-2011, Condrey won more than 50 pro wrestling championships. A true legend in the sport, his legacy will continue for generations to come.
The National Wrestling Alliance extends its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dennis Condrey. RIP “Loverboy” Dennis.