The XFL suspended operations Friday morning and laid off nearly all of its staff, multiple sources told ESPN. While a handful of executives remain employed, the league currently has no plans to return in 2021.
The league canceled its season last month after five games as part of a nationwide shutdown due to coronavirus concerns, pledging to return next year.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is revenue?
- What were the XFL’s primary revenue streams?
- How did the COVID-19 health crisis impact the XFL’s ability to generate revenue?
- Do you think the XFL was on track to be successful financially? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, is this the last we will see of the XFL? Why or why not?