This Was the XFL (2017)

The greatest hype on turf.

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A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the brash audacity of the bid, combined with the personalities and charisma of Ebersol and McMahon and the marketing behemoths of their respective companies -- NBC and WWE -- captured headlines and a sense of undeniable anticipation about what was to come.

Director: Charlie Ebersol
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Zach Driscoll
Editing: Rob Paglia
Production: ESPN Films, ESPN
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, american football, failed business

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Charlie Ebersol
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Was the XFL about?
A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the brash audacity of the bid, combined with the personalities and charisma of Ebersol and McMahon and the marketing behemoths of their respective companies -- NBC and WWE -- captured headlines and a sense of undeniable anticipation about what was to come.
Who directed This Was the XFL?
This Was the XFL was directed by Charlie Ebersol.
Who stars in This Was the XFL?
This Was the XFL stars Dick Ebersol, Vince McMahon, Bob Costas, Jesse Ventura, Ken Schanzer, Jonathan Coachman.
How long is This Was the XFL?
This Was the XFL has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is This Was the XFL?
This Was the XFL is a Documentary film.
Where was This Was the XFL produced?
This Was the XFL was produced in United States of America.