Former WCW Star passes away due to Covid-19
Earlier today fighful.com reported on the unfortunate passing of former WCW star Johnny Meadows, following his battle with Covid 19 at the age of 59. The News was first released on Johnny Meadows’ (real name John Condrone) Facebook page this morning.
It was reported back on September 28th by the Daily Times, that Johnny Meadow had tested positive for Covid 19 and that the former WCW star had been placed on a ventilator.
Johnny Meadow is best known for his time on WCW as an enhancement talent during the late 80’s and early 90’s. He even faced off against the likes of Rick Flair, Nikita Kolaff and a young Stone Cold Steve Austin. All in all, Johnny competed in wrestling for 17 years. He would compete in many promotions including Georgia Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic, NWA, WWF, WWE, ECW, AWA, Smoky Mountain, Continental, Tennessee Mountain and AAWA.
He competed as both a singles competitor and faced off against some of the very best talents including; Hulk Hogan, Terry Taylor, Barry Windham, Diamond Studd, Cactus Jack and many others. As a tag team competitor he teamed with some greats talents such as Eddie Guerrero, “Nature Boy” Buddy Landell, Ricky Morton, Todd Morton, “Eight Ball” Jones, and many more.
John Condrone not only wrestled as Johnny Meadows but was well known for several other wrestling characters including: The Paradise City Rockers (with Joey Cazana), The Dream Team (with Don Lucas), The Crusiers (with Terry Bronson), The Stingers (NWA/WCW henchmen for Rick Flair), The Conquistadors and Los Lobos as well as several others.
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