BIZ WWE’s Bruce Prichard on The Rock’s XFL Purchase: “I’m Happy For Him” by Candace Cordelia August 11, 2020 WWE’s Senior Vice President Bruce Prichard has a few choice words for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s $15 million purchase of the XFL — and they are all positive. On the 226th episode of his “Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard” podcast, Prichard, who is also the Executive Director of WWE Smackdown! and WWE Raw, stated that he was “happy as s***” for The Rock acquiring the XFL. “I’ve never seen anybody other than Vince [McMahon] that works as hard as him, and he is constantly driven, has goals, busts his a** and doesn’t get anything for free. So I’m happy for him. I’m happy that it’s staying alive, and I’m happy that someone I know has a hand in molding it and being a part of it,” Prichard adds. As previously reported, Johnson, his business partner and ex-wife Dany Garcia and private equity investment firm RedBird Capital bought the XFL months after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April. Johnson’s former boss, WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon founded the football league. It was confirmed by ESPN that the sale of the XFL to Johnson, Garcia and RedBird Capital was officially approved August 7 in a Delaware bankruptcy court. All three parties are set to “assume control” of the XFL from McMahon before the start of September and are planning to relaunch the league in 2021. Both Johnson and Garcia will also have a “hands-on approach” in overseeing the XFL, with Garcia in an executive role. Post Views: 712 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Candace Cordelia Candace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe. Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Debbie Keitel – An Empowering Voice & Talent of Her Wrestling Generation - March 31, 2021 “Wrestling’s Richest Prize” Darius Carter Talks Intergender Wrestling - March 25, 2021 Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 Related TopicsBruce PrichardBusinessbusiness newsDany GarciaDwayne "The Rock" JohnsonNewspodcastsSalesSomething to Wrestle with Bruce Prichardsports businessThe RockWWEXFL Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 A Conversation with Nancy Newman: “We Are All a Yankee Family” by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on July 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... How the You Know I’m Right Podcast Reached 100 Episodes On March 29, 2021, the You Know I’m Right Podcast published it’s 100th episode... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... MLB Discussing Playoff Hubs Oh Baby! Rangers Win First Overall Pick in 2020 NHL Draft