Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Partners With Investment Firm To Purchase The XFL

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, his long-time business partner Dany Garcia, and Cardinale’s RedBird Capital have purchased the XFL. The group reportedly spit the price of $15 million dollars evenly, according to Sportico.com. The Rock has now taken to social media to confirm the news. He also took the time to make a statement on the purchase, saying that… Read More Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Partners With Investment Firm To Purchase The XFL

August 3, 2020 John Bass

Vince McMahon On The XFL Surviving, 20 Potential Buyers Interested In The League

Wrestling Inc has noted earlier at this link, XFL boss Vince McMahon responded to recent claims that he was looking to buy back the league in new bankruptcy court filings. The commiittee of unsecured creditors to the XFL recently objected to the bankruptcy filing, claiming Vince was trying to rig the bankruptcy process as a way to… Read More Vince McMahon On The XFL Surviving, 20 Potential Buyers Interested In The League

May 29, 2020 John Bass

Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Files Lawsuit vs. Vince McMahon

Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck filed a lawsuit against Vince McMahon. Luck cites wrongful termination after the league ceased operations and filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Luck seeks unspecified damages, judggment on fulfilling terms of his deal. Luck’s deal is reportedly worth around $20 million over its lifespan. McMahon’s lawyer says luck’s “allegations will be… Read More Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck Files Lawsuit vs. Vince McMahon

April 22, 2020 John Bass

XFL Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Suspending Operations

The XFL’s parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, the first business day after the league suspended operations and laid off almost all of its employees. The filing, officially made by Alpha Entertainment, listed the XFL with assets and liabilities each in the range of $10 million to $50 million. The largest creditor was… Read More XFL Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Suspending Operations

April 15, 2020 John Bass1 Comment

XFL Ceased Operations

It appears that the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has ended the XFL. Two months and two days after the league hosted its first game, the XFL informed employees on Friday that it was ceasing operations and layed off nearly every employee. As of now there is no plans to return in 2021. It’s a shame, because… Read More XFL Ceased Operations

April 13, 2020 John Bass2 Comments

XFL Will Allow Players To Join The NFL Or CFL

A few days ago, the XFL announced it would be halting the remainder of its relaunched season after five weeks. This was due to the Coronavirus, which has affected the entire world. It joined the NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, golf and a number of other sports that halted action due to the epidemic. “Currently, the XFL will… Read More XFL Will Allow Players To Join The NFL Or CFL

March 16, 2020 John Bass

XFL Cancels Rest Of Season Due To Coronavirus/COVID-19

The relaunched XFL did not get a chance to finish its season. Despite ratings declining, that was not what did it in. The league joined much of the sports world as it suspended play after five weeks. This is due to the coronavirus that is currently spreading around the world. Several states have banned more… Read More XFL Cancels Rest Of Season Due To Coronavirus/COVID-19

March 13, 2020 John Bass1 Comment

XFL Television Ratings Hit New Low

XFL television ratings hit a new low in Week 5. Both Sunday games dropped below one million viewers for the first time, despite the late game airing on ESPN as opposed to the weaker ESPN 2 the prior week. The first game on Sunday airing on FS1 between the St. Louis BattleHawks and DC Defenders… Read More XFL Television Ratings Hit New Low

March 11, 2020 John Bass

Stadium Employee Who Worked XFL Game Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A part-time employee at CenturyLink Field who worked an XFL game between the Seattle Dragons and Dallas Renegades on Feb. 22 has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the stadium. Public health officials determined the risk to be low for the 22,060 people who attended the game. The employee “did not… Read More Stadium Employee Who Worked XFL Game Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 6, 2020 John Bass

XFL TV Ratings Suffer Noticeable Drop In Week Two While Attendance Rises

XFL television television ratings fell in week two. However, Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal noted that attendance for the weekend was up 9.5% to 76,285 fans from the opening weekend because of the strong attendance for the Seattle Dragons opener. In its second week, the XFL averaged 2.06 million viewers between the four games that aired on ABC,… Read More XFL TV Ratings Suffer Noticeable Drop In Week Two While Attendance Rises

February 20, 2020 John Bass