NBC names Jesse Ventura XFL Analyst

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January 10, 2001 – Jesse Ventura was recently named an analyst on NBC’s upcoming XFL broadcasts. The joint announcement was made by Dick Ebersol, Chairman NBC Sports and Olympics and Vince McMahon, Chairman of World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. The XFL, which is co-owned and operated by WWFE, Inc. and NBC, begins its first season on … Read more

XFL PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMPS UNDERWAY IN ORLANDO AND LAS VEGAS; SEASON TO KICKOFF FEBRUARY 3

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With kickoff of the inaugural XFL season only one month away, the league’s eight teams have opened their first-ever pre-season training camps in Orlando and Las Vegas. Officially getting underway this past Monday with player physicals, team meetings and other administrative activities, on-field practice starts today for the coaching staffs and 70-man squads in each … Read more

Success is in the cards – XFL names Topps exclusive trading card licensee

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STAMFORD, CT (Monday, December 11, 2000) — The XFL today named Topps as its exclusive trading card licensee. Topps’ XFL product for the inaugural season is scheduled to hit retail shelves in March 2001, with premium-quality collector cards featuring players from each of the league’s eight teams, including popular autograph and authentic relic inserts. Topps will … Read more

XFL Unveils Team Names and Logos for Inaugural Season

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STAMFORD, Conn.–Aug. 24, 2000–XFL today unveiled the names and logos of the eight teams that will begin play on February 3, 2001 in major cities throughout the country. The names of the eight teams are: NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY HITMEN – Aggressive, Relentless, In-Your-Face, and Hard-Hitting is the best way to describe the NY/NJ style of … Read more

XFL names Spalding first official licensee

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Stamford, CT/East Rutherford, NJ, August 3, 2000 – The XFL, a new professional football league jointly owned and operated by World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NMS: WWFE) and NBC, announced today that Spalding Sports Worldwide has been named the first official licensee of the league. As part of the multi-year license agreement, Spalding will be … Read more

UPN To Broadcast XFL Live Sunday Nights Beginning February 2001

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New York, NY, May 15, 2000 – United Paramount Network has signed an agreement with the XFL to broadcast nationally televised football games live on Sundays (7:00-10:00 p.m., ET; 4:00-7:00 p.m., PT), it was jointly announced today by Adam Ware, Chief Operating Officer, UPN, and Vince McMahon, Chairman, World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. UPN will … Read more

NBC and World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Form Strategic Partnership for XFL

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XFL Football To Be Broadcast on NBC Primetime on Saturday Nights Starting February 2001 Stamford, CT/New York NY, March 29, 2000 – NBC and World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NMS: WWFE) today announced a strategic partnership to jointly own and run the XFL, a new professional football league that will begin play on February 3, 2001. … Read more

XFL hires sports business veteran, Billy Hicks, as vice president of administration

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Major League Soccer and World League of American Football executive joins XFL launch team STAMFORD, Conn, February 28, 2000 — The XFL, a new professional football league launched by World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NMS: WWFE), announced today that sports business veteran Billy Hicks has signed on as Vice President of Administration for the XFL. Hicks … Read more

World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. announces the formation of the XFL – a new professional football league

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STAMFORD, CT (February 3, 2000) – World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. (NMS: WWFE) announced today the formation of the XFL – a new professional football league that is scheduled to kickoff in February 2001. The inaugural season is expected to feature a ten-game regular schedule played at major stadiums in each city, and will conclude with … Read more