WWE legend Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey has died aged 71 as tributes pour in for the wrestling star.

Fellow wrestler Dax Harwood announced the tragic passing, lauding Condrey as a “true Pioneer of Professional Wrestling”.

Man with a red baseball cap and beard holding a championship belt over his shoulder.Pro wrestling icon Dennis “Loverboy” Condrey has died aged 74Credit: instagram NINTCHDBPICT001068416785His cause of death has not been revealedCredit: facebook/@NWA Professional wrestler "The Russian Bear" Ivan Putski.Condrey pioneered WWE in the late 70s and 80s

Harwood said the pair would text after every fight, talking about where they can improve and describing it as something that will “never be lost” on him.

He revealed that the late wrestler’s wife had also given the green light to set up a GoFundMe page to cover the funeral costs and bills she is now handling on her own.

“Loverboy” shot to fame in the late 70s and 80s as one half of the Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton.

Harwood remembers it as the greatest tag team of all time.

He added that he plans to honour Condrey’s legacy by keeping the Midnight Express’ spirit alive.

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