The Rock Bought the XFL
While many folks are deciding whether they should splurge on a new gaming system or a home gym to stave off the quarantine-15, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just made a purchase many of us could never dream of: an entire football association. Via Daily Mail
Actor and former wrestling star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is reportedly part of a group of investors who are buying the XFL for $15 million after the spring football league went bankrupt in its return season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sportico reported Monday that Johnson and RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale bought league together hours before it was set to hit the auction block. Johnson’s ex-wife Dany Garcia is also a stakeholder. The two have been business partners for 10 years, according to Garcia’s publicist.
Dang. Enough money to buy a football leaugue. Saving thousands of employees from joblessness. Still working with your ex-wife. The Rock truly is our hero.