Career Timeline of Dennis Condrey: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Dennis Condrey built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Dennis Condrey is an American former professional wrestler who gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. He is most recognized for his time with the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA), Jim Crockett Promotions, and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Condrey was a notable figure during a significant era in wrestling history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Wrestling Debut

In 1973, Dennis Condrey, trained by Joe Turner, made his debut as a wrestler. He began his career in the NWA Mid-America promotion.

1975: Formation of the "Bicentennial Kings" and Championship Wins

In 1975, Dennis Condrey teamed with Phil Hickerson to form the "Bicentennial Kings" managed by "Kangaroo" Al Costello. Also in 1975, they teamed with Al Greene to win the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship. Between 1975 and March 1977, they held the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship three times, the NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship once, and the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship twice.

March 1977: NWA Championship

Between 1975 and March 1977, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson held the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship three times, the NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship once, and the NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship twice.

March 1977: Move to Continental Wrestling Association

In March 1977, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson left NWA Mid-America to join Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association.

March 1978: Move to Southeastern Championship Wrestling

In March 1978, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson moved from the Continental Wrestling Association to Southeastern Championship Wrestling.

December 1978: Departure from Southeastern Championship Wrestling

In December 1978, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson left Southeastern Championship Wrestling after losing a loser leaves town match to Ken Lucas and Kevin Sullivan.

December 1978: Return to Continental Wrestling Association

In December 1978, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson returned to the Continental Wrestling Association, defeating Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler to win the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship for an eighth time.

January 1979: NWA Championship

From March 1977 to January 1979, Dennis Condrey and Phil Hickerson held the NWA Mid-America Southern Tag Team Championship (later renamed the AWA Southern Tag Team Championship) four more times.

March 1979: Departure from Continental Wrestling Association

In March 1979, Dennis Condrey left the Continental Wrestling Association once more.

March 1979: Return to NWA Mid-America

In March 1979, Dennis Condrey returned to NWA Mid-America.

June 1979: NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship Win

In June 1979, Dennis Condrey defeated Gorgeous George Jr. in Chattanooga, Tennessee to win the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship.

October 1979: Loss of NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship

In October 1979, Dennis Condrey lost the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship to Dutch Mantel.

September 1980: NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship Win

In September 1980, Dennis Condrey defeated Steve Keirn in the Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia to win the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship.

1980: Formation of The Midnight Express

In 1980, Dennis Condrey formed a tag team with Randy Rose that became known as The Midnight Express.

1981: Norvell Austin joins The Midnight Express

In 1981, Norvell Austin joined Dennis Condrey and Randy Rose in The Midnight Express to form a stable.

November 1983: Debut in Mid-South Wrestling

In November 1983, Dennis Condrey debuted in Mid-South Wrestling and formed a new version of the Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton and Jim Cornette as their manager.

December 1983: Dissolution of The Midnight Express

In December 1983, the stable of Midnight Express, consisting of Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose and Norvell Austin, was dissolved when Condrey left for Mid-South Wrestling.

December 1984: Debut in World Class Championship Wrestling and Christmas Star Wars

In December 1984, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton began wrestling for WCCW and unsuccessfully challenged The Fantastics for the NWA American Tag Team Championship at Christmas Star Wars in the Dallas Reunion Arena.

December 1984: Departure from Mid-South Wrestling

In December 1984, Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, and Jim Cornette left Mid-South Wrestling.

1984: Feud with The Rock 'n' Roll Express

Throughout 1984, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton as the Midnight Express feuded with the Rock 'n' Roll Express in Mid-South Wrestling.

January 1985: NWA American Tag Team Championship Win

In January 1985, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton defeated The Fantastics to win the NWA American Tag Team Championship in the Dallas Sportatorium.

March 1985: Vacation of NWA American Tag Team Championship

In March 1985, the NWA American Tag Team Championship titles were vacated after a controversial ending to a title match between Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton and The Fantastics.

May 1985: Loss of NWA American Tag Team Championship

In May 1985, The Fantastics defeated Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton to win the vacant NWA American Tag Team Championship at the 2nd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions in the Texas Stadium.

June 1985: Departure from World Class Championship Wrestling

In June 1985, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton left WCCW and joined Jim Crockett Promotions.

June 1985: Signing with Jim Crockett Promotions

In June 1985, Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, and Jim Cornette signed with Jim Crockett Promotions, gaining national exposure on SuperStation TBS.

November 1985: Reigniting Feud with The Rock 'n' Roll Express

In November 1985, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton as The Midnight Express reignited their feud with the Rock 'n' Roll Express.

November 1985: Starrcade '85 Loss

In November 1985, at Starrcade '85: The Gathering, the Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton) lost to Jimmy Valiant and "Miss Atlanta Lively" in a street fight.

February 1986: NWA World Tag Team Championship Win

In February 1986, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton as the Midnight Express won the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) from the Rock 'n' Roll Express during Superstars on the Superstation.

August 1986: Loss of NWA World Tag Team Championship

In August 1986, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton lost the NWA World Tag Team Championship to the Rock 'n' Roll Express.

November 1986: Starrcade '86 Scaffold Match Loss

In November 1986, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton as the Midnight Express lost a scaffold match to The Road Warriors at Starrcade '86: The Skywalkers.

October 30, 1987: AWA World Tag Team Championship Win

On October 30, 1987, Dennis Condrey and Randy Rose defeated Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee for the AWA World Tag Team titles in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

December 27, 1987: Loss of AWA World Tag Team Championship

On December 27, 1987, Dennis Condrey and Randy Rose lost the AWA World Tag Team titles to the returning Midnight Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1987: Departure from Jim Crockett Promotions

In early 1987, Dennis Condrey left Jim Crockett Promotions overnight without notice.

November 1988: Return to the NWA

In November 1988, Dennis Condrey returned to the NWA alongside Randy Rose and Paul E. Dangerously, calling themselves "The Original Midnight Express".

February 1989: Chi-Town Rumble

In February 1989, Dennis Condrey was part of the Midnight Express. The feud with the Midnight Express was supposed to culminate in a 6-man tag match at the Chi-Town Rumble pay-per-view, but Condrey decided to leave the NWA.

July 22, 1989: CWF Heavyweight Championship Win

On July 22, 1989, Dennis Condrey defeated Tom Prichard to win the CWF Heavyweight Championship.

December 30, 1989: ICW Tag Team Championship Win

On December 30, 1989, Dennis Condrey and Doug Gilbert as the "Lethal Weapons" defeated Phil Apollo and Vic Steamboat to win the ICW Tag Team Championship.

March 1990: Retirement

In March 1990, Dennis Condrey and Doug Gilbert left the ICW promotion and Dennis Condrey retired shortly thereafter.

2004: Return to Wrestling

In 2004, Dennis Condrey came back to team with Bobby Eaton, wrestling as the Midnight Express in the independents and feuding with the Rock 'n' Roll Express and The Fantastics.

March 2010: Signing with World Wrestling Entertainment

In March 2010, Dennis Condrey signed with World Wrestling Entertainment as a developmental trainer and was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling.