The XFL to return in 2020 - Because it was such a smash hit the last time.

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Second time's the charm?

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Here are some predictions:

Mike Ditka will somehow be involved, most likely the commissioner
Vince will go back on the DUI thing because JOHNNY FOOTBALL
Tony Schiavone will be an Announcer for the representative southern team
St Louis will have a franchise
As will Hartford/Long Island. They'll have the best players and will win the championship due to Vinces prefs
They won't have a network deal but games will be streamed on either youtube or Facebook
Some player will protest and get fired and it will be debated if it was a work or not
The coach who is smart enough to run a spread option offense with a dual threat QB will win the championship
 
Johnny Football managed by Jim Cornette
 
It could work. Spring or summer league would be the best option. Playing in soccer stadiums would help fill up seats easier as well. The look and feel need to be professional. No Nickname on back or shitty colors/logos/team names/cities. Not only was the last XFL textbook gimmick, but it looked god awful too.
 
What kind of an exceptional individual would ever want to play for a league that openly announces it's going to be even harden on player health than the NFL? The whole player pool is going to be absolute career fuckups like Johnny Manziel and a sad bunch of arena football rejects.
 
The fact is the NFL is shooting themselves in the foot these days.

As a loyal fan you DO NOT want to see those facts, but its true.

That's whats going to give the reborn XFL a shot.
 
Just because the NFL isn't doing as well as it was a year ago doesn't mean it's automatically vulnerable, and the big hubaloo about declining ratings is probably due to the sea change in the way Americans watch TV (or increasingly don't) not any problem with the product. Ironically, without any "gimmicks" this incarnation of the XFL is probably even LESS likely to succeed.

At this point, why not just relaunch NFL Europe?

GO BARCELONA DRAGONS!
 
TowinKarz said:
Just because the NFL isn't doing as well as it was five years ago doesn't mean it's automatically vulnerable, and the big hubaloo about declining ratings is probably due to the sea change in the way Americans watch TV (or increasingly don't) not any problem with the product. Ironically, without any "gimmicks" this incarnation of the XFL is probably even LESS likely to succeed.

At this point, why not just relaunch NFL Europe?

GO BARCELONA DRAGONS!
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FTFY

Kaepernick the little Jackass did his schtick far too late in the era where he got away with it.

You're absolutely right with the way Americans watch Tv though, why do you think the whole "Unplug the NFL" campaign exists?

Trust me, by the time this becomes actually relevant, the populace are going to be happy for it. The country is changing and will continue to change.
 
Skeealator said:
What kind of an exceptional individual would ever want to play for a league that openly announces it's going to be even harden on player health than the NFL? The whole player pool is going to be absolute career fuckups like Johnny Manziel and a sad bunch of arena football rejects.
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I dunno, the CFL does pretty well and they play on frozen grass that's basically the equivalent of playing on concrete.

The fact that the CFL is harder on a player's body than the NFL is why Ricky Williams got out in a year despite being the highest paid running back in Canada.
 
The whole CR7 vs Messi in football or UFC proves that you can put 'storylines' in sports but they barely capitalize it.
I never watched XFL but I were Vince I would make interviews with players with things like "I'm the captain and is my last chance of winning a league" or "I left that team because I want to be famous" .Shit like this that make you want some team to sucess or not if you're not a follower of a specific team or player.
 
Here's Why the XFL Will Work This Time Around

In late January, World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon announced his plan to resurrect the XFL in 2020. With this new XFL, McMahon promised not to repeat the mistakes of 2001, and he could be successful this time around.

Pure football fans didn’t take the XFL seriously the first time McMahon launched it. Wrestling fans weren’t interested, and traditionalists didn’t like its marketing tactics. The lack of interest combined with multiple incidents, mishaps, and other failures—which were chronicled in an ESPN "30 for 30" film in 2017—forced McMahon to close shop after one season.

During its launch in 2000, McMahon said he wanted to bring back "old-fashioned smash-mouth football." He felt the NFL had become watered down with its many rules and regulations. So in response, McMahon eliminated the fair catch on kick and punt returns, enacted the "No Domes" policy, which meant every game was played outdoors regardless of the weather, and allowed quarterbacks to get hit when sliding (which is a 15-yard penalty in the NFL). McMahon also made sure penalties like unnecessary roughness and late hits were kept to a minimum.

"It was too 'gimmicky' for me," Shawn Sierra, an affiliated host for SB Nation Radio and a former player and coach in his own right, told Complex.

With this new XFL, McMahon has vowed to make changes, and he could be successful if he's able to put them into place. The sports and media landscape has changed since 2001 thanks to more options for television viewing and social media being used as a strong marketing tool. Today’s sports fans are constantly seeking the next big thing, and the time could be right for competition as the NFL was forced to deal with turmoilon several fronts in 2017.

Back in 2000, McMahon hoped he could compete with the NFL with an alternative product that was co-promoted with WWE and marketed to the 18-34 year old male demographic. McMahon fast-tracked his league for a 2001 debut, which many felt was rushed and should have waited until 2002. While the league did have a draft in 2000, the majority of XFL players were a collection of former NFL players, college players who were overlooked by the NFL, and players from minor leagues such as the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League, among others.

The XFL did, however, resurrect the careers of quarterback Tommy Maddox, kicker Jose Cortez, and the late Rashaan Salaam. It also launched the NFL career of Rod "He Hate Me" Smart. At that time, WWE was at the peak of its famed "Attitude Era" where sold out venues, insane television ratings, and record pay-per-view buys (before WWE Network) were common. McMahon tried use the success of WWE to propel the XFL.

Legendary WWE announcers Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, and Jesse Ventura were among the broadcast teams. Wrestlers appeared at games throughout the 2001 season, and WWE promoted the league constantly during its weekly programs. McMahon also used multiple "gimmicks" to sell the league, such as eliminating the coin toss, getting rid of extra point kicks, taking cameras into the cheerleaders' locker room, giving coaches a live microphone, and introducing the innovative "Skycam," which is now used by both the NFL and NCAA.

"I can remember that people were indifferent about the concept," Jerry Riles, who has worked in sports media for nearly 30 years and currently hosts The Rewind Sports: 60, told Complex. "They were open to something new but felt some of the corniness was a bit too much."

"Competition is always good," Riles added. "Some experts around the sports world believe with the declining ratings, serious injuries, and the constant rule changes in the NFL that it will no longer exist in the next 20 years."

In addition to benefiting from an evolved marketplace and appealing to disgruntled NFL fans, player development may also help the XFL’s rebirth. The NFL has lacked a developmental league since NFL Europe shut down in 2007. The XFL can fill that void if McMahon plays his cards right.

"It could be a place for some players to develop and gain confidence, thus improving their chances of making the NFL," Sierra said.

With any sports league, money is always an issue. Players have frowned upon the CFL’s salaries, while the AFL’s financial struggles have been well documented. Even the XFL’s 2001 business model is outdated. So player compensation could help dictate the league’s future.

"If the XFL can compete with the salaries in the NFL that will change the landscape," Riles said.

Of course, the XFL won’t get anywhere without television coverage. Fortunately, with the expansion of cable and satellite networks and the various streaming services now available, McMahon shouldn’t have a hard time finding a network home.

"The multiple platforms that people consume their entertainment with will benefit the XFL because people can now watch on their phones, tablets or computers," Sierra said. "They don’t need to be in front of a TV."

"With social media and advanced technology this time, the game may take off. Fans are growing tired of the NFL, and if the XFL markets their games properly, it can be a game changer," added Riles.

McMahon always seems to make a business move at the right time. And if all goes well, 2020 could prove to be the XFL’s right time.

http://www.complex.com/sports/2018/02/heres-why-the-xfl-will-work-this-time-around (https://archive.is/yuRVj)
 
It's been awhile but here's an update on the XFL:

www.postwrestling.com/2019/05/06/xfl-announces-tv-deals-with-disney-fox/

On Monday, the XFL announced its television deals for its inaugural 2020 season. Beginning Saturday, February 8, 2020 (six days following Super Bowl LIV), the XFL will air weekly on broadcast networks ABC and Fox, as well as its cable affiliates ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and FS2.

The Wall Street Journal added details in their report, indicating a three-year term for the deal with Disney and Fox covering production costs for the events while keeping TV advertising inventory. The XFL will maintain its ability to sell sponsorships.

CAA Sports and Evolution Media Capital (EMC) are credited for negotiating the deals on behalf of the XFL. CAA were also responsible for helping WWE land their monumental 2018 deals with NBCUniversal and Fox.

A full schedule for the 2020 season accompanied the XFL’s press release, concluding with two playoff games the weekend of April 18th and 19th and a championship game on Sunday, April 26th.
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