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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: The XFL Resurrection: The Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Buys the League
Description: In 2020, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made headlines when he purchased the XFL for $15 million along with RedBird Capital and Dany Garcia. The XFL is a professional American football league that was founded in 2001 as a more extreme and fan-oriented competitor to the NFL. Despite its initial success, the league only lasted one season before folding due to financial troubles.
With The Rock at the helm, the XFL is set for a resurrection, with plans for a 10-game regular season that will conclude on April 23, and four teams competing in two semifinal games before the XFL Championship. The league's focus on...