The latest news about the XFL
XFL issued the following: Bold, modern design captures new brand vision – harnessing the power at the intersection of sports and storytelling R/GA, a renowned brand innovator, selected as the Agency of Record, helping build the league’s visual identity Watch the ownership’s vision behind the brand come to life: A New Identity for the XFL’s New… Read More XFL UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY AND VISION
The XFL hype train is gaining some steam with the arrival of 2022. At the end of December, XFL Part-Owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson teased that updates on teams and broadcast partners would be coming soon. Now with the new year, the new XFL is looking forward to the year-out date of the launch of… Read More Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Says XFL Training Camps Will Kick Off On Jan. 4, 2023
The XFL issued the following: 08 Nov 2021ShareTweet The league welcomes an accomplished group of executives that will bring top-tier experience, drive and innovation to the XFL New York – November 8, 2021 – The XFL and its ownership group, consisting of Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson and RedBird Capital Partners, are excited to announce the addition of nine… Read More XFL ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
The USA Today is reporting that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is countersuing former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck for $572,792.10. The suit, filed in Connecticut Federal Court claims Luck defied orders by McMahon when it came to hiring XFL staff and players. McMahon said Luck abandoned his duties when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to be suspended… Read More Vince McMahon Reportedly Countersues Former XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says on social media that XFL plans to return in spring of 2022. The Rock is part of group that paid $15 million in August to purchase the league, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April following suspension of operations amid coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and ended inaugural season on… Read More XFL Targeting Return In Spring of 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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