“I’ve Always Played the Long Game”: Amid Declining Viewership, Dwayne Johnson Makes a Confident Proclamation Concerning $15 Million Investment

The XFL has been resurrected for a third time, and the person behind it all is quite literally larger than life. When Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson announced that he would be bringing back the XFL, the excitement was tangible. At the same time, skepticism was prevalent as well. A master of many trades, there’s no doubt the former college football player put a lot of thought into this endeavor. Let’s have a look at how the league’s resurrection has played out thus far.

Consisting of eight teams, the XFL’s third edition is another addition to the world of American football. With games happening during the NFL offseason, it does not pose a direct threat to the former’s viewership. However, the XFL’s viewership has been a cause for concern. Johnson and other partners purchased a declining league for $15 million. The question is, will their investment go in vain?

Dwayne Johnson is not swayed by the looming numbers

While the initial hype around the XFL’s return was high, the numbers haven’t really backed it up. Reports suggested a sharp decline in viewership by almost 50% from week one to the next. However, Dwayne Johnson is undeterred by the bleak statistics.

Known for his enthusiasm and ability to spark motivation, Johnson perhaps took a page from his own book to manifest a brighter future. Taking to Instagram to post a picture of himself on the field, he wrote, “I’ve always played the long game ✊🏾 Step by step, week by week we build. Love and appreciate ALL OF YOU for your amazing support of our league of grit, passion and second chances.”  The journey truly looks like it’s going to be a long one.

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Success can’t be found overnight, and perhaps the XFL is still a work in progress. Here’s how fans reacted to Johnson’s inspirational post.

Fans trust that Johnson will prevail

Regardless of what he does, The Rock always manages to garner attention. This time around, the situation was no different. Some fans exclaimed, “The Rock is cooking ✊🏻,” “Fantastic 😍😍,” “Wow🔥,” “Let’s Rock🔥”

Other users excitedly said, “So far I’m loving the determination, gut, competitiveness and excitement that the XFL has brought Talk about “JUST BRING IT!!!!,” “IF YOU SMELL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKING…!👑”

Some fans praised, “Changing lives,” “The legend, rock 🔥❤️,” “This boss 🔥🙌”

From the looks of it, fans believe that Johnson is capable of turning the situation around. At present, the XFL is garnering the reputation of becoming a second chance for the redemption of careers that have died out in the NFL. Fans will hope that Dwayne Johnson’s determination will hold true in the long run as the league will continue to offer redemption to the forgotten stars.

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