Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 as per multiple reports http://www.pwmania.com/vince-mcmahon-to-make-major-sports-announcement-on-thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hopefully they have refs who know what a catch looks like 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 XFL to return http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2755892-report-xfl-will-return-in-2020-after-vince-mcmahon-formed-alpha-entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Enter Johnny Manziel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Wow lol. This is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Son of He Hate Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 TT can now have a long and illustrious career in Pro Football? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. I don't see the XFL as a minor league or shying away from off-field drama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. Edited January 25, 2018 by TheFunPolice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: The NFL could use a minor league. McMahon's ego is too big to do it, but it would be the best thing for the game. Although the on-field product of the NFLis hurting, in no small part due to the officiating, and the league has been plagued by off-field scandal with domestic abuse, murder and the anthem, we are so loyal to the league as football fans it will be an immense challenge to draw the vast majority of fans away. football is mired in ruined lives and hate and violence, it's not going to be a tea party classy thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? Should be enough to get the league itself off the ground. Once teams buy in, more money will flow in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: He sold shares in his company to raise $100 million to start Alpha Entertainment, which will do football amongst other things. Is that even enough for an entire league? An entire league, no. But you can't look at it like the NFL. I assume they will start with 4-6 teams and see how it goes. I'm sure Terry wouldn't mind owning another professional sports team. But then the question is.... Can he own 3 professional sports teams? Edited January 25, 2018 by The Wiz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. The hardest part is paying the players. Football rosters have so many players that it's tough to pay them all anywhere near what their willing to play for (for destroying their bodies). Nobody will pay ticket prices near high enough to pay everyone to keep it going. If a spring league is going to work for more than 1 year, it has to be subsidized by the NFL. Obviously that won't be the XFL. Anyway, I'll watch for as long as it lasts. I thought the last one was fun, even if it was only "football" in a very lenient definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The original XFL only had 8 teams, the AFL also started with 8 teams. He won’t need a full 32 teams to get started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 if he could get people that are still big names, like tebow and manziel, I bet he could get a lot of eyes drawn to his product. If done in the spring and not in direct competition with the NFL this could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Acantha said: The hardest part is paying the players. Football rosters have so many players that it's tough to pay them all anywhere near what their willing to play for (for destroying their bodies). Nobody will pay ticket prices near high enough to pay everyone to keep it going. If a spring league is going to work for more than 1 year, it has to be subsidized by the NFL. Obviously that won't be the XFL. Anyway, I'll watch for as long as it lasts. I thought the last one was fun, even if it was only "football" in a very lenient definition. That's what immediately came to mind when I saw the amount and doubted it would work. The last league failed because of a dearth of quality players. Personally, I wish they would bring back NFL Europe and make it run in the offseason. Interest in football is picking up across the pond and I think a UK/German league for 6-8 teams is a viable option as a minor league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: IF it's an off-season league I think it could work. There is too much football on in the fall as it is, but a spring league that fills the void and gives marginal and unknown players a chance to shine could work. He should try to land Rex Ryan. Is there a better XFL coach? NFL could be facing a lockout in 2020 as well. Say what you want about Vince but he is a smart businessman. Even better. Rex and Rob hired as the Co-Commissioners. There's a chance the could get some decent "name" players. RGIII, Kapernick, Manziel. There's 3 starting QBs for a maybe 4-6 team league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I don't think Rex would do it, but Rob Ryan would for sure, IMO. He has almost no hope of ever coaching in the NFL again unless Rex gets a HC gig and brings him in. I would absolutely watch if Tebow were playing QB out of pure curiosity. Same with Manziel. You know they would go after Kapernick as well. There could be enough talent to field 8 teams. The big issue is salaries. You would need owners willing to spend and something for a TV deal that would give players a reason to play. Also, no hiring WWE commentators. Hire real play by play people. One plus for a marginal NFL player who might not be getting a shot, or a guy who the NFL considers past his prime and nobody wants to sign is that if you dominate the XFL people are going to take notice and it could lead to a promotion to the big league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: I don't think Rex would do it, but Rob Ryan would for sure, IMO. He has almost no hope of ever coaching in the NFL again unless Rex gets a HC gig and brings him in. I would absolutely watch if Tebow were playing QB out of pure curiosity. Same with Manziel. You know they would go after Kapernick as well. There could be enough talent to field 8 teams. The big issue is salaries. You would need owners willing to spend and something for a TV deal that would give players a reason to play. Also, no hiring WWE commentators. Hire real play by play people. One plus for a marginal NFL player who might not be getting a shot, or a guy who the NFL considers past his prime and nobody wants to sign is that if you dominate the XFL people are going to take notice and it could lead to a promotion to the big league. One thing that may be a bonus for McMahon is the do have the ability to live stream games over the WWE Network. They still will need some sort of deal with a regular network for certain, but there are many more methods that can be used now than were available during XFLs first run. And yes, other than perhaps showing a game over WWE Network, keep the WWE crossovers to an absolute bare minimum. Real commentators are a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 57 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said: TT can now have a long and illustrious career in Pro Football? This is too funny and true at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffalo Boy said: TT can now have a long and illustrious career in Pro Football? And he can still be (technically) a rookie!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 why doesn't he just spend his money on coke and hookers like everyone else? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, teef said: why doesn't he just spend his money on coke and hookers like everyone else? He's doing this for MORE money to spend on coke and hookers. I will definitely get behind this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just now, teef said: why doesn't he just spend his money on coke and hookers like everyone else? Don't act like you wouldn’t do coke, hookers AND start a sports league if you had the means to swing it all at the same time. I mean, one could safely assume that coke is what led to the XFL inception/reboot in the first place. Lots of coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRUSHx Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Another entertainment venue. Will we ever have a true sport of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, LeGOATski said: He's doing this for MORE money to spend on coke and hookers. I will definitely get behind this. wait...maybe the league could be made up of hookers on coke. Just now, 4_kidd_4 said: Don't act like you wouldn’t do coke, hookers AND start a sports league if you had the means to swing it all at the same time. I mean, one could safely assume that coke is what led to the XFL inception/reboot in the first place. Lots of coke. oh no doubt. i mean, they let players put whatever names they wanted to on the back of their jersey. if that doesn't sound like a 3 am coke decision, i don't know what does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ndirish1978 said: That's what immediately came to mind when I saw the amount and doubted it would work. The last league failed because of a dearth of quality players. Personally, I wish they would bring back NFL Europe and make it run in the offseason. Interest in football is picking up across the pond and I think a UK/German league for 6-8 teams is a viable option as a minor league. This...^ GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I had the opportunity to work for this guy a few years ago. He's a jerk but he knows what he is doing. My concern is that he is too much of a control freak so I'm not sure a true competitive sport is really in his wheelhouse. Maybe he will hire Al Riveron? Anyway, if he could get a hold of guys like Tebow, Kaepernick, Manziel, Greg Hardy, Mario Williams, maybe he could make something happen? I think the difference between now and before is that there is actual talent at home sitting on the streets. People blackballed or getting into trouble or just left behind. The XFL failed because the football was bad, but there is a good amount of football talent out there who have no jobs. Now is the time to strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Something I just thought of, will the NFL lose a bunch of backup QBs who want to be starters in the XFL? I guess it depends on what those guys get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaista2k Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I think Vince has lost his mind. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hopefully Tom Brady will go there so he can say he dominated two different leagues. There you can play with whatever kind of football you want, even a Nerf football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 When the XFL first started it was too much of a side show WWF style, but as the season went on it was a old time no BS football style. I thought they were on to something and should have stuck with it. Gives us football nuts something to watch out of "football season" and gave some guys a chance to develop for the NFL. Its all good. I will be happy to see it return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'll give it a chance. The NFL has given the public a virtual road map on how not to run a league over the last few years. If Vinny can figure out what a catch is, and make sure the refs dont decide games he may have something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 If he really wants to create a different product that would get viewers, female athletes should tryout for teams just like the men. Same goes for officials. Won't compete with the NFL offering a similar product. It has to be a revolutionary product to stick around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Things the NFL should gift to the XFL: - The Patriots** - Color Rush uniforms - Catch rule - Al Riveron - Billy Buffalo - Train Whistle - Rex Ryan Edited January 25, 2018 by stevewin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just Jack Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 hours ago, teef said: wait...maybe the league could be made up of hookers on coke. Score a touchdown, do a line of coke. Sack the opposing QB more than three times, the entire defense does a line of coke. Instead of trainers, strippers on the sidelines giving lap dances 57 minutes ago, artmalibu said: When the XFL first started it was too much of a side show WWF style, but as the season went on it was a old time no BS football style. I thought they were on to something and should have stuck with it. Gives us football nuts something to watch out of "football season" and gave some guys a chance to develop for the NFL. Its all good. I will be happy to see it return. I thought the reverse, when it started it was good old fashion, with some tweaks, football. I felt it started going downhill when part way into the season they hyped up that during halftime one of the cameramen would be going into the cheerleaders locker room. They ended up making it some stupid fantasy sequence, cameraman got “knocked out” before HT, and dreamed it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 how about a list of suggestions for XFL II ?- no instant replay (controversy makes for competition! ) no defenseless player penalties. mandatory cheerleader TV coverage. no timeouts until the final 2:00 minutes of each half. 15 sec. play clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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