The XFL is gearing up for its third incarnation, and second revival, set to kick off in 2023 following the failure of the 2020 return, which was halted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they seemingly ‘did it right’ the last time, and seemed to have potentially fielded a viable product, there was nothing they could do about that situation.
Vince McMahon didn’t have to shutter the doors, though. Indeed, he originally stated that he wouldn’t. But nevermind; that’s neither here nor there at this point. The league is under new ownership and looking for another fresh start.