“Gone Wayyy Too Soon”: Fans Join Dwayne Johnson in Mourning the Heartbreaking Demise of Young XFL Member

The revamped version of XFL started operations last month. The Dwayne Johnson co-owned football league aspires to be an alternative to the NFL.

And the starting signs are good with Johnson recently sharing impressive viewership numbers. However, the competition has been dealt a tragic blow within weeks of its introduction.

Johnson shared the news of the untimely passing of Ben Seigfried. He was a member of the backroom staff and was associated with St. Louis BattleHawks and DC Defenders. The People’s Champ wrote on his Twitter, “So so sorry to hear this devastating news come in earlier today. Sending strength, love, light, and mana to the Siegfried family during this heartbreaking time. We are with you. Stay strong. #BenSiegfried #battlehawknation#xflfamily”

Fans also shared the sentiment as they reacted to the upsetting news.

Fans react to the tragic news

 The sad news of Seigfried’s demise left fans devastated. They took to social media in numbers to offer their condolences.

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These are some of the top comments:

The tender age of Ben Siegrified at the time of his passing hurts even more.

Siegfried’s death highlights how unpredictable life can be. The tribute by the 10-time WWE champion could do a world of good for the workforce associated with the XFL. It will undoubtedly deflate their morale after hearing this sad news. The Brahma Bull’s message will provide some comfort to them. 

As is common knowledge, the XFL comprises 8 teams. Each team boasts 51 players on its roster. They were all selected through a rigorous process of a draft that took place in November last year. And it was not until February 10th that they brought the number of players per team down from 80 to 51. The death of Seigfried leaves a void in the organization due to his passion and expertise in the industry.

Ben Seigfried was a young and upcoming member of the XFL family

Siegfried was a graduate student athletic trainer from Lebanon Valley College. He worked closely with the athletic training department of XFL and was involved in preparing the St. Louis BattleHawks as well as DC Defenders for the competition. Siegfried surely had a bright future ahead of him in football, particularly in the new competition.

The death of Ben Siegfried is a tremendous blow to the XFL. It will take immense courage to bounce back from such heartbreaking news. Dwayne Johnson shared the news of the tragic demise displaying his human connection with the XFL. It runs way deeper than his role as the co-owner of the competition. Nevertheless, it would help the people associated with the league to cope with the sudden loss. And they will try to put on a show to entertain the audience.

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