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XFL & USFL announce intent to merge

September 28, 2023 Andrew Thompson

The two leagues have formally announced their intent to merge.

Trick Williams reveals an agent tried to sign him up for XFL prior to starting wrestling career

September 19, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Before Trick Williams began his wrestling career, an agent he had tried to sign him up for the XFL. He was then contacted by WWE.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson speaks about relationship with Simone Johnson, recounts conversation with NFL about XFL

May 9, 2023 Andrew Thompson

Two topics of conversation during Dwayne Johnson’s appearance on The Pivot Podcast were his daughter Simone and the XFL.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Keiji Muto’s emotional farewell

February 22, 2023 John Pollock

Keiji Muto’s emotional retirement at Tokyo Dome, title sponsors for WM 39, Tony Khan to make an announcement, Rampage figures & XFL numbers.

XFL announces broadcast rights deal with ESPN, The Walt Disney Company

May 17, 2022 Andrew Thompson

The XFL is set to launch in 2023 and their games are going to air on ABC and ESPN networks along with FX

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: The promotion for WrestleMania escalates

February 21, 2022 John Pollock

The WrestleMania picture is coming together following Elimination Chamber. In the main attraction for either night, it will now be Champion vs. Champion between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar as they went to great lengths to distance these two from everyone else on the roster and make it feel like the ultimate clash of the titans.

The Rock announces the return of the XFL for the Spring of 2022

October 1, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announces that the XFL is returning in the Spring of 2022.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: TNT’s Kevin Reilly out at WarnerMedia

August 7, 2020 John Pollock

Executive shake-up at WarnerMedia, XFL sale is approved, Canadian numbers for AEW, Excalibur’s return date, a study on YouTube numbers & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Shane McMahon, New Faction on Raw

August 3, 2020 John Pollock

Shane McMahon & a new faction advertised for Raw, MJF gets AEW title match, SmackDown viewers, Daniel Cormier on UFC 252 fight, Trevin Giles update & more.

Dwayne Johnson part of group that has purchased the XFL for $15 million

August 3, 2020 John Pollock

The XFL has been sold and once again, its ownership group includes someone with heavy ties to professional wrestling in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Britt Baker on NXT, WWE tryout and “Role Model”

April 22, 2020 John Pollock

Britt Baker speaks about her ‘Role Model’ influence, Oliver Luck’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon, Billy Caputo passes, Rock’s message for Triple H & more.

Report: Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination

April 21, 2020 Andrew Thompson

Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Vince McMahon, per The Athletic. The XFL suspended operations on April 10th.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

April 13, 2020 John Pollock

XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WWE’s level of ownership, a further discussion about WWE’s schedule, Snuka/Argentino story, Rebellion to air & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: XFL suspends operations, future in doubt

April 10, 2020 John Pollock

XFL suspends operations with its future in doubt, valuable information for independent contractors, WWE tapings, UFC postpones all upcoming shows after political pressure & more.

XFL player tests positive for the coronavirus, three teams on alert

March 14, 2020 John Pollock

The XFL has revealed that an unidentified player with the Seattle Dragons has tested positive for the coronavirus with several teams put on alert.

XFL shuts down remainder of regular season, players will be paid their full base pay and benefits

March 12, 2020 Andrew Thompson

The XFL announced that the remainder of the 2020 season is cancelled but they are committed to playing a full season in 2021.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: WWE announces Edge will be on Raw

March 6, 2020 John Pollock

Edge confirmed for Monday’s episode of Raw, an update on AEW ticket sales in Las Vegas, a note on the WWE creative staff, UFC 248 weigh-ins, a review of WCCW from this week in 1984 & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Samoa Joe suspended for 30 days

February 25, 2020 John Pollock

WWE announces that Samoa Joe has been suspended for 30 days, Week 3 ratings for the XFL, Rey Mysterio replaces Rusev, Edge advertised for Raw in D.C., NJPW lineup for anniversary show & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Matt Hardy returning to Raw on Monday

February 14, 2020 John Pollock

Matt Hardy set to wrestle on Raw, Hulk Hogan added to SmackDown, AJ Styles vs. The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Fame class, Flamita injured, Ray Borg misses weight & more.

POLLOCK’S NEWS UPDATE: Ratings for Week 1 of the XFL

February 11, 2020 John Pollock

Ratings for the first week of the XFL, WrestleMania press conference, a note on the Elimination Chamber, updates on The Hardys, Invicta to use open scoring & lots more.