A few months ago Vince McMahon made a shocking announcement when he revealed that the XFL will be returning in 2020.
It looks like McMahon will be taking a very different, more hands off approach with the XFL this time around, and he’s putting together a team of people with experience.
Today it was announced that former NFL and NCAA executive and quarterback Oliver Luck will be the Commissioner & CEO of the XFL.
Luck appeared in a video saying that he’s thrilled to have the opportunity to reimagine football, and that fans can expect a fast paced, high-energy, simpler game.
He noted games will be affordable for the entire family, and that just last week the league submitted their proposal to 30 markets across the US.
8 teams will be selected to launch the league in 2020.
We are proud to announce that former #NFL and #NCAA executive and quarterback @OliverLuckXFL has been named the #XFL Commissioner & CEO. pic.twitter.com/ROzr027Bld
— XFL (@xfl2020) June 5, 2018
Vince McMahon also commented on Oliver Luck’s role by saying that his experience will ensure the long term success of the league.
“Oliver and I share the same vision and passion for reimagining the game of football. His experience as both an athlete and executive will ensure the long-term success of the #XFL.”
~ @VinceMcMahon, XFL Founder & Chairman pic.twitter.com/ACo6RRyo9k
— XFL (@xfl2020) June 5, 2018
