PromoTheRobot Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Good for Dwayne. Don't discount his star power helping the XFL. 1 minute ago, May Day 10 said: I dont think a pro league will survive unless the NFL wants it to, and they will serve markets they feel are best in their own interests. The NFL had no problem with the XFL. In fact there was XFL news on NFL.com. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/the-rock-net-worth/ Net worth: $320 million Not too bad for a pro wrestler. He's the most successful of them all. Of course, McMahon's a billionaire. But, I hope, and suspect that Johnson might be better positioned to make the XFL successful, at least in terms of branding. 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Good for Dwayne. Don't discount his star power helping the XFL. The NFL had no problem with the XFL. In fact there was XFL news on NFL.com. Along with becoming an NFL offseason venue for watching football, I've always hoped the XFL might turn into a sort of farm league for the NFL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Doc said: It was "only" $15M? It is not the $15 million to buy but the cost to startup and run. I am sure he is a smart guy can he run a league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 37 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: I don't think $15mil is that much of a problem for him to front. He can just do another movie or a few appearances for Vince and make it right back..... oh he has the money, but aren't there more fun things you could waste 15 mill on? he could hire a bunch of homeless people to run around his back yard while he throws full beer cans at them. he gets them working, and he has fun with his money. win win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I thought Spencer already owned the KC chiefs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Not too bad for a pro wrestler. He's the most successful of them all. Of course, McMahon's a billionaire. But, I hope, and suspect that Johnson might be better positioned to make the XFL successful, at least in terms of branding. Along with becoming an NFL offseason venue for watching football, I've always hoped the XFL might turn into a sort of farm league for the NFL. The NFL will never sanction an official development league ever again because of the potential liability. They won't stop any independent league, especially a spring league, that doesn't affect them. And to be clear, The Rock is just part owner. Edited August 3, 2020 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Rock: “Who are you?” DW: “Doug Whal...” Rock: “IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!” 2 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 The Rock is gonna lose some dough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Rocky Landing said: The Rock was the highest paid actor last year, has been in the top three for years, and is the second highest paid actor of all time. This is pocket change for him. Won't be quite as easy now with ten people maximum capacity in theatres. ? 1 hour ago, teef said: he could hire a bunch of homeless people to run around his back yard while he throws full beer cans at them. Hell, I can do that! (Receiver, that is...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, billsfan_34 said: The Rock is gonna lose some dough. Only 15 million? The Rock is cheap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Won't be quite as easy now with ten people maximum capacity in theatres. ? Hell, I can do that! (Receiver, that is...) Good opportunity for drive in movie theaters to make a comeback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring it Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I think he should have just split the 15 million up and given it to the underprivileged! How dare he make this capitalist move by buying something at rock bottom value and attempting to increase it thru intelligence, creativity and hard work!!!? Obviously sarcasm here. I hope it works out for him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Probably a front man for VM 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KD in CA Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, BullBuchanan said: I guess with the league dismantled and all the contracts torn up you aren't really getting much outside of the brand. I'm curious what it actually entails. Guess he’s paying for all that future exploitation of the workers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Ya know how you make a million in the XFL? Start with 15 million... all humor aside, good luck to him...being every iteration so far has gone belly up, he’s gonna need it. Edited August 3, 2020 by Don Otreply 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 5 hours ago, ytownblofan said: Can't wait for this episode of Ballers! ? You beat me to it. Life imitating art.... 5 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: Can he own the XFL as the Owner of the Chiefs? Who own da Chiefs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Honestly, for no other reason than I want “realz to equal feels”, this might have a much better chance. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-buys-xfl-for-15-million-with-partners-redbird-capital-and-dany-garcia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I agree. McMahon is so polarizing that Johnson may be pragmatic enough to pull this off. If nothing else it will be interesting as it has been through v1 and v2. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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