The XFL has no TV or cable deal, and doesn't seem to be interested in getting one.
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Vince McMahon has said the new XFL won't rely on television or network deals, and he will instead use the internet to stream his games live.
The problem with this scenario is that over 65 million Americans still don't have internet access. Most of these people live in rural areas--prime territory for football fandom. While some forms of entertainment don't seem to need a big time network deal--Ring of Honor has been streaming for years--they just don't do the numbers that the XFL would need to be truly profitable to investors.
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Christopher Scott Wagoner
Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.