8 Things We Learned From WWE's Opening XFL 2020 Games

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Vince McMahon Can Be Proud Of Opening Night

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Somewhere, shortly after the first quarter of that Seattle at DC game, Vince McMahon could be forgiven for letting a smile cross his face. He should be proud of what his Alpha Entertainment brand and WWE money achieved here. The XFL showcased solid, hard-hitting football.

This is a quite vast improvement over 2001's awkward attempt.

Skill plays ran rampant in every position, the presentation on ESPN (in particular) was top notch and the XFL has genuine potential to be an enjoyable alternative to the NFL. That could never really be said of 2019's Alliance Of American Football debacle, and it certainly couldn't be said of the now-defunct Arena Football League.

The XFL's opening night was more-than-watchable, didn't rely on WWE tropes hoping to lure in pro wrestling fans and must have caused some doubters to eat humble pie. Both games were a raging success, and that should make McMahon happy.

What did you think of the XFL's opening day? For more, check out 10 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About The XFL and Ranking Every WWE Return That’s Already Happened In 2020!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.