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The XFL has a New Owner

Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:39 am
Posted by Gator Mike
Member since Sep 2015
532 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:39 am
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"The XFL has been sold to a group that includes former WWE star Dwayne “The Rock’’ Johnson, giving the bankrupt football league the kind of star power that may draw even non-sports fans."


Potentially good news.

Still think each team needs a different owner.
Posted by Spelt it rong
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
10042 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:41 am to
:raises eyebrow:
Posted by I Bleed Garnet
Cullman, AL
Member since Jul 2011
54846 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:41 am to
Let’s fricking go!
Posted by GeauxAggie972
Poterbin Residence
Member since Aug 2009
29455 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:45 am to


TO FOOTBALL!!!!

If you need anyone to cut a promo to get people interested in tuning in, that would be your guy. Hopefully they keep this league going longer this time
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 8:46 am
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
112370 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:46 am to
I saw this but was waiting for something a little more official than whatever sportico is

ETA everyone online seems to be taking it as legit news so carry on
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 8:48 am
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
15978 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:01 am to
quote:

Still think each team needs a different owner.


You sure about that ?
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119523 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:03 am to
I'll withhold my thoughts till I see what the jersey messaging looks like.
Posted by Starchild
Member since May 2010
13550 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:05 am to
This is a work right? Are we leading to a Rock vs Vince McMahon match at the 50 yard line for ownership?
Posted by Vrai
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2003
3899 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:08 am to
Baller
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39791 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:08 am to
quote:

giving the bankrupt football league the kind of star power that may draw even non-sports fans
lol this league needs more than star power, and its not like a fan of The Rock movies is going to start watching the XFL because he owns it.
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
80221 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:14 am to
Make them stand Rock! The people on the board needs sports without politics!
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
37162 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:14 am to
quote:

Still think each team needs a different owner.


I believe MLS started with central ownership and over a number of years, moved to independent owners.

If the XFL, or any spring football league, can get to MLS level of support, it will be fine.

I still think spring football's best chance of success is as a development league model affiliated with NFL teams.

NFL shut down NFL Europe because it was losing 30 million a year. I feel like, if NFL used it to get players ready, experiement with rules and officiating changes, etc, 30 million a year would be an easy investment. It might even be cheaper if it were held in the states again.

8 teams with 4 NFL affiliations per team... I think it could work. But I don't see the NFL doing it for some reason.
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
15978 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:15 am to
It says RedBird has made several other NFL investments before, anyone know what?
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
74306 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:16 am to
Bring it back

Posted by Open Your Eyes
Member since Nov 2012
9252 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:28 am to
quote:

The XFL has been sold to a group that includes former WWE star Dwayne “The Rock’’ Johnson


So now he has literally no excuse to not create an alternative league that otherwise college athletes can choose to participate in and get paid.

Time to put your money where your soapboxing, virtue-signaling mouth is, Dwayne.
Posted by DByrd2
Fredericksburg, VA
Member since Jun 2008
8963 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:52 am to
All my lifelong Roughnecks fans, (re)assemble!

WE RIDIN'!!!

Posted by Blitzed
Member since Oct 2009
21326 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:33 am to
Interesting.
Posted by bwallcubfan
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
38137 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:49 am to
Cool. Still gonna suck if you don’t have talent.
Posted by Civildawg
Member since May 2012
8603 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:51 am to
I always hated the start dates of these new football leagues. It was right after the super bowl and people are ready for a break from football. I would start in June and play until the beginning of the nfl season
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52880 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:53 am to
Roody poo candy arse
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