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Dwayne Johnson Teases Pro Football Return in XFL

ByAndrew Rego

Modified Sep 23, 2020 | 5:32 AM EDT

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If there are two places where Dwayne Johnson loves to be very active, it is certainly the gym and on social media. Less than 24 hours ago Dwayne Johnson posted a workout picture wearing his favorite XFL belt.

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Sweatin’ in paradise with my new XFL belt and extra motivation. XFL is much more than a big business acquisition – it represents an idea. The idea of opportunity. As an owner of the XFL, that’s my priority – create opportunities for players to live out their dreams, feed their families and ball out – XFL style. I was a good football player with great “upper body violence” as my coach, Ed Orgeron loved to call it 😈💪🏾, so maybe I’ll be the first owner in pro football history to actually suit up and play in the game. No doubt, I’ll get my ass whupped 🤣but at least I’m goin’ out on my shield – XFL style🛡 What a wild, unpredictable journey life can be and I got nothing but excitement and gratitude to create these opportunities for other players and people 🙏🏾 @danygarciaco and ownership let’s roll. #fortheloveoffootball #upperbodyviolence #owner #XFL
A post shared by therock (@therock) on Sep 22, 2020 at 8:07am PDT

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This post was not only about showing off his well-built body or normal marketing routine for the XFL. Through this post, Johnson wanted to promote what the league will stand for.

The Great One spoke about creating opportunities for those footballers who don’t get to play in the XFL. He wants to enable them to live their dreams and feed their families.

Johnson also teased a return for him to the football field. Before becoming a global superstar in the WWE, The Rock tried his hand at football but could not make it big. In this Johnson claims he could be the first owner to play in a suit.

Dwayne Johnson shares an inspiring XFL story to promote the values of his newly acquired league

A couple of weeks back, Johnson posted an emotional tweet on his official Twitter account. This tweet perfectly expressed the value, ideas, and vision of the XFL under Dwayne Johnson.

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This is the fundamental core reason I wanted to acquire the XFL.
Create the opportunity for players to live their dreams and take care of their families. @DanyGarciaCo, myself and our exec team are hungry to build this league out for the players and fans. #XFL #opportunity 🏈 https://t.co/z32GPT6F6x
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 7, 2020

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The Story is about quarterback PJ Walker. The quarterback was undrafted and went to play in the XFL. In the XFL he became MVP and front runner of the league. The following year Walker made it back to the NFL.

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