Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has acquired the XFL, after he and his partners (Gerry Cardinale and Johnson’s ex-wife/business partner Dany Garcia) purchased the bankrupt sports league for $15 million. In a statement, Johnson said the move was more than just business for him – it was personal: “The acquisition of the XFL… is an investment for me that’s rooted deeply in two things – my passion for the game and my desire to always take care of the fans.” Well, those fans are now sounding off on Twitter about the XFL continuing on under The Rock’s leadership – and not surprisingly, they are overwhelmingly thrilled about it!
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Here’s what fans are saying about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s XFL:
It’s A Mood
โ B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) August 3, 2020
How Rock fans are feeling right now, waking up to this XFL news.ย
Congrats, Brother!
can’t wait to see what you do with this. awesome opportunity to give a lot of athletes who don’t “make the cut” a second chance at football, as well. going to create some stars. congrats brother
โ BD (@BrandonDavisBD) August 3, 2020
Comicbook.com’s Brandon Davis is happy for his buddy The Rock!ย
Football For The Times
This is exactly what I was thinking, especially if the NFL season doesnโt happen due to COVID. NFL might be too big to bubble, but XFL? ๐ค๐ค๐ค I love The Rock for this move and creating a platform for overlooked players and staff.
โ Geoff H. (@videocognito) August 3, 2020
This is actually not a bad point: in the era of COVID-19, the XFL is a league that could actually sustain it’s smaller-scale of play, as opposed to NFL.ย
Vince McMahon Reacts
“Oh yeah, the name on the XFL contract IS a former WWF Champion, but it’s not Vince McMahon…” pic.twitter.com/VuWVsFUNsh
โ ๐คทโโ๏ธ (@ScottyStyles33) August 3, 2020
No this is vince right now, Vince doesnโt own it anymore therefor this helps him in ZERO way pic.twitter.com/8mrngEg4os
โ ๐งโโ๏ธStallion Austin๐งโโ๏ธ (@_NWO_4_Life_) August 3, 2020
That’s a great photo mashup. Although you do gotta wonder how Vince McMahon reacted to The Rock bailing out his failed football venture.ย
Industry Approved
Congrats, very confident you can do this right!!! so many more players need not only the opportunity to continue to do what they love, but also a chance to show what level they can get to. Well done!!!
โ Mike Golic (@espngolic) August 3, 2020
Sports industry figures are already sounding off, voicing their support of The Rock
Making History
The first African American and female owners of an professional sports league! Your reputation ALONE saved the XFL and I couldnโt be any happier. You just saved hundreds of playersโ careers.
โ peter (@sinatraswinery) August 3, 2020
Proud of you both Dwayne, now letโs fucking roll and bring OUR LEAGUE BACK!
It should be mentioned that this is a historic milestone. And the timing arguably couldn’t be better.ย
Started From Baywatch, Now We Here
This is so awesome Dwayne! Congratulations on this! I will never forget the day my wife and I met you in Berlin at the parking lot when you were here for baywatch in 2017! This moment meant so much to me, do you remember? I wish you all the best, much succes, stay safe & healthy pic.twitter.com/7t9OYZ3zLO
โ Benny (@BennyBelieveDE) August 3, 2020
This Rock fan got to meet the big guy before he was a major sports league owner. Lucky!ย
XFL: The Game
Now let’s make the XFL video game a reality!
โ Doug Flutie’s Maximum Football (@MaxFootballGame) August 3, 2020
It’s already looking like The Rock could have all kinds of XFL licensing opportunities – even if the League itself doesn’t take off.ย
Come to Philly
I’d love to see Philly get a team and bring back The Philadelphia Stars name which is a nod to our old USFL team. People still celebrate the Stars here.
โ Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 3, 2020
I’m from there, so I had to post this. Philly fans need another football team to demonize their rivals over.ย
Do Not Doubt The Rock!
To all those who say the Rock has brought an awful league… pic.twitter.com/s7liPjoRFA
โ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ (@wrestlelamia) August 3, 2020
Some people are questioning The Rock’s business acumen after buying the XFL. Rock fans have a simple response to that (see above).ย
