Should $143,000,000,000 Top Dog Take Over $800,000,000 Dwayne Johnson’s Gridiron Dreams?

If the XFL doesn’t have a roller coaster of history, then no other league does. Its recent resurrection in 2020, with Dwayne Johnson at the helm, brought it back into the spotlight. However, over the years, the league has faced numerous challenges and fluctuations. Initially, it gained significant popularity in 2000 when it partnered with NBC and WWF. But soon after, it became engulfed in controversies and struggled to find a stable footing.

About a few years ago, WWE chairman Vince McMahon spent about $200 million in the league, hoping for a successful revival. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, the XFL failed to attract a substantial audience and faced the additional hurdle of the pandemic. Dwayne Johnson stepped in and acquired the assets of the company for $15 million during that time, but generating interest and revenue has proved difficult. So a question arises if the league should consider switching lanes with hopes for other prospects.

Should Dwayne Johnson consider this?

The former WWE star isn’t the only one invested in this league. His ex-wife Danny Garcia, Redbird Capital, and an investment firm from New York have also put their faith and money into reviving the league. However, the XFL has faced financial challenges in recent years, leading to employee cuts and cost-cutting measures, which have raised concerns about its future. As if it’s doomed to fail. However, an article by Sports Illustrated would say otherwise.

Written by Albert Breer, the article delved deep into a take, which could potentially save the XFL. The author initially labels it as a ‘bad take,’ but it offers hope for the league. The crux of the idea is for the NFL to acquire both Johnson’s XFL and the USFL. In the article, Breer outlines a plan in which all the leagues could thrive, creating job opportunities and providing platforms for aspiring athletes, coaches, and broadcasters.

Should the XFL move to Europe?

The author demonstrates his vision for orchestrating the whole plan. Firstly, he aims to keep the USFL in the United States, while relocating the XFL to Europe. Though it’s a market where the NFL struggled in the past, the plan could still generate substantial revenue due to Dwayne “Rock” Johnson’s remarkable global influence. To make this happen, he envisions leading the efforts as a captain in Europe.

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The Plan also outlines how teams will have the opportunity to assign players to these leagues for development purposes. The strategy for the XFL is a bit long-term, starting with kids getting involved in the game and eventually becoming enthusiastic viewers and fans. Additionally, the proposal includes reality shows, where kids from the US will visit Paris to influence and educate others about the sport.

This bold idea could prove to be a win-win situation, benefiting both the XFL and the NFL, while the XFL gains stability and support from a powerful entity like the NFL. What are your thoughts? Do you think these takes are any good? Let us know in the comments.

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