Mango Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Missed that. ??♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 8 hours ago, JMF2006 said: Probably a front man for VM That's my thought too, that VM will still have his hand in it somehow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 He overpaid by about 30 million 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I would bet this redbird capital thing spent most of the money. The rock probably got in with very favorable terms to provide headlines and be the face of ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) The Rock will turn XFL into the WWF and I won't be watching that ***** 22 Edited August 4, 2020 by HOUSE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: The Rock will turn XFL into the WWF and I won't be watching that ***** 22 That is something Vince McMahon would do. I think he actually tried that the first time the XFL was around. I think the Rock played college football for the "U". He got hurt and that ended any hopes of an NFL career. I don't think he would bring wrestling into this as he is actually a football fan. Edited August 4, 2020 by Greg S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/04/new-xfl-owners-love-having-eight-teams-and-eventually-having-more-than-eight/ They will try to expand eventually. Hope they can make it work. Football in the spring would be nice as the offseason for the NFL is a long one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 the league will need years to figure out how to run as a separate league like the cfl does. they need to find a way to keep talent or at least have some kind of pipeline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 22 hours ago, Ralonzo said: That should raise some eyebrows. Mmmmm ?❤️ ? Dwayne Johnson... ❤️ Now, what was this thread about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 So the Rock likes losing money, too, it seems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holla83 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I'd be curious to know how Vince McMahon feels about this. Rumor had it he was trying to buy it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, holla83 said: I'd be curious to know how Vince McMahon feels about this. Rumor had it he was trying to buy it back. Someone raised this earlier. It's curious that one of Vince's old wrestlers bought his league. Is there some back room handshake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 There could be spring football this year: college football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 And to think... He could have purchased my fantasy team for HALF that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, HOUSE said: The Rock will turn XFL into the WWF and I won't be watching that ***** Are those going to be the new XFL cheerleaders? Edited August 4, 2020 by Limeaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Actual investment for Dwayne was $7.5MM. Redbird payed the other $7.5MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Given how much he’s worth, it might be worth it if he can find a way after the pandemic to fleece it for a year and get an ROI. His name will get the recognition and given he’s worth $350 mil., there’s probably very little downside for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Dwayne is at "I can do whatever I want status," ya dig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Just now, The Jerk said: Dwayne is at "I can do whatever I want status," ya dig? True, but that doesn't mean it will be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holla83 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Someone raised this earlier. It's curious that one of Vince's old wrestlers bought his league. Is there some back room handshake? That's certainly a possibility. It crossed my mind also. There are articles that say Vince was in a "volatile" mood backstage at Raw last night. One thing may have nothing to do with the other but the timing was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Apparently Dwayne's ex-wife, but ongoing business partner, was there one who wanted to do this. Lots of interesting stuff here. ESPN: The XFL, The Rock, Dany Garcia and $15 million - What we know about the league's sale, 2021 season.https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/29593665/the-xfl-rock-dany-garcia-15-million-know-league-sale-2021-season Edited August 4, 2020 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/12/report-fox-sports-has-interest-in-broadcasting-a-revived-xfl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 when he buys the AAFL let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 LOL so funny he has a HBO series where he owns a NFL team Now he has a whole league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 https://xflnewsroom.com/editorial/how-a-bubble-in-the-city-of-st-louis-could-work-for-the-xfl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 He can name the 10 teams after his 10 finishing moves in the WWF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 https://xflnewshub.com/columns/what-to-expect-from-xfl-the-next-three-months/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: https://xflnewshub.com/columns/what-to-expect-from-xfl-the-next-three-months/ lol..."solid ratings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 He (Dwayne Johnson) announced he and all family members have Covid-19. Apparently, they’re all doing as well as can be expected. I hope it doesn’t have long term effects in his sense of smell.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 He and his wife and partner are pretty determined to play in the spring. Could be in a bubble scenario. I think they smell an opening with half of college football opting out. Where's a player supposed to get noticed? The XFL had one player who left school and got drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 #leagueofculture?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts