Dwayne Johnson Describes His Feelings Following XFL Reopening

Dwayne Johnson bought the XFL for $15 million in 2020 with partners, including his ex-wife.

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The XFL attempted to relaunch in 2020, but COVID-19 and financial struggles led to cancellation and bankruptcy.

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Johnson expressed his gratitude for reopening the XFL in a recent Instagram post.

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The XFL returns for the third time with a new ownership group, updated rules, fresh teams, and coaches.

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The regular season will consist of 10 weeks of action in 2023, starting on February 18 and running through April 22.

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The XFL is divided into two divisions – North and South, with eight teams, home stadiums, and head coaches.

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Four games kicked off across the country during the league's opening weekend on February 18 and 19.

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Dwayne Johnson's daughter, Simone, made her WWE debut as Ava Raine after signing a contract with the company.

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Simone was revealed as the newest member of The Schism stable during a live broadcast of WWE NXT.

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