PromoTheRobot Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 Good for Dwayne. Don't discount his star power helping the XFL. On 8/3/2020 at 3:36 PM, 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. Expand The NFL had no problem with the XFL. In fact there was XFL news on NFL.com. 1
Rocky Landing Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 3:25 PM, Gugny said: https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/the-rock-net-worth/ Net worth: $320 million Expand 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. On 8/3/2020 at 3:37 PM, 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. Expand 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
Just Joshin' Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 2:39 PM, Doc said: It was "only" $15M? Expand 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?
teef Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 3:20 PM, 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..... Expand 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
Mrbojanglezs Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 I thought Spencer already owned the KC chiefs...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) On 8/3/2020 at 3:44 PM, 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. Expand 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
Rico Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 Rock: “Who are you?” DW: “Doug Whal...” Rock: “IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!” 2 6 2
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 3:21 PM, 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. Expand Won't be quite as easy now with ten people maximum capacity in theatres. ? On 8/3/2020 at 3:59 PM, teef said: he could hire a bunch of homeless people to run around his back yard while he throws full beer cans at them. Expand Hell, I can do that! (Receiver, that is...)
Mark Vader Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 5:13 PM, billsfan_34 said: The Rock is gonna lose some dough. Expand Only 15 million? The Rock is cheap. 2
Greg S Posted August 3, 2020 Author Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 5:13 PM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Won't be quite as easy now with ten people maximum capacity in theatres. ? Hell, I can do that! (Receiver, that is...) Expand Good opportunity for drive in movie theaters to make a comeback. 1
Bring it Posted August 3, 2020 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!!
KD in CA Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 2:43 PM, 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. Expand Guess he’s paying for all that future exploitation of the workers!
Don Otreply Posted August 3, 2020 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
Freddie's Dead Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 3:05 PM, ytownblofan said: Can't wait for this episode of Ballers! ? Expand You beat me to it. Life imitating art.... On 8/3/2020 at 3:13 PM, apuszczalowski said: Can he own the XFL as the Owner of the Chiefs? Expand Who own da Chiefs? 1
Mango Posted August 4, 2020 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/
TroutDog Posted August 4, 2020 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
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