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Vince McMahon's XFL 2.0 is far better than when he tried to revive Degeneration X or NWO (for the third, fourth or fifth times) in WWE. But just like those famous wrestling factions, his professional football league could have lasting repercussions long after it fades from the spotlight.
The XFL's opening weekend excited fans with a faster-paced, offensive-driven and all-access brand of football. Interest in the product is very real.
"Less stall, more ball" is the league's tagline.
Both the DC Defenders and Houston Roughnecks drew over 17,000 fans for their home-opening wins.