Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Pulls The Ultimate Baller Move And Buys The XFL
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson can add sports league owner to his many accomplishments.
According to a report from Sportico, The Rock and investment group Redbird Capital have bought the XFL for $15 million months after the league was forced to shutdown when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellation of its inaugural season.
BREAKING NEWS: @TheRock is the new part-owner of the XFL.
Read more: https://t.co/2KzxOEUTVz pic.twitter.com/x3u2Q8q9Ik
— Sportico (@Sportico) August 3, 2020
The XFL has been sold to a group that includes former WWE star Dwayne “The Rock’’ Johnson, giving the bankrupt football league the kind of star power that may draw even non-sports fans.
Johnson, an actor and producer who played college football at the University of Miami, teamed up with Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Capital to buy the league just hours before a planned auction was scheduled to begin.
They paid $15 million, splitting it evenly. Johnson’s business partner, Dany Garcia, who is also his ex-wife, will be a stakeholder as well.
Confirming that the @xfl2020 has been purchased by a group that includes Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, for $15 million. Deal contingent on court approval Aug. 7. Quote from Johnson below. The purchasing firm is Redbird Capital Partners. First reported by @Sportico pic.twitter.com/4pjwncCq0D
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 3, 2020
It’ll be interesting to see when the XFL is brought back but the Internet was pretty hyped to see The Rock involved with the league.
This man now owns a football league. Life is amazing. @TheRock pic.twitter.com/IiMncg71rz
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) August 3, 2020
The Rock is basically living a movie.
That dude went from broke, to superstar wrestler, then somehow parlayed that into hollywood superstar, and now is off taking over the world as an exec.
No way he doesn't wind up President eventually, and then maybe find world-peace.
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) August 3, 2020
The Rock is buying the XFL!
Can you smell what the XFL is cooking?! pic.twitter.com/8JlvxX6LgU
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) August 3, 2020
Ballers XFL https://t.co/HvbrRoTA1g
— DJ Folk (@DJFolk) August 3, 2020
15 mil? Man said hold up let finally cash one of those San Andreas checks https://t.co/Y4aVWzUTZt
— Johnny Silver (@silvershow11) August 3, 2020
Finding out we’re all living in a episode of ballers is very on brand for 2020. The Rock now gives Adam Silver competition for best commissioner in sport. https://t.co/VLEY3HOLLE
— Trent Howe (@TrentHowe23) August 3, 2020
The Rock did the intro for the #Chiefs/#49ers Super Bowl and it was
. This is exactly what the XFL needs. pic.twitter.com/46ofUQ3q3l
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 3, 2020
The Rock pulling up to save the XFL pic.twitter.com/oFwv4pKAOF
— Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) August 3, 2020
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