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This Was the XFL

7.120171h 17mMovieDocumentary

A bold challenge, a fearless experiment and ultimately, a spectacular failure. In 2001, sports entertainment titans Ebersol and McMahon launched the XFL. It was hardly the first time a league had tried to compete with the NFL, but the…

DirectorCharlie Ebersol
ProducersMike Lanigan·Charlie Ebersol

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 56 other countries

This Was the XFL isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 52 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Charlie Ebersol

DEDick Ebersol
Dick Ebersol
Himself
VMVince McMahon
Vince McMahon
Himself
BCBob Costas
Bob Costas
Himself
JVJesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura
Himself
KS
Ken Schanzer
Himself
JCJonathan Coachman
Jonathan Coachman
Himself
MVMatt Vasgersian
Matt Vasgersian
Himself

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This Was the XFL — streaming FAQ

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This Was the XFL isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is This Was the XFL on Netflix?

No, This Was the XFL is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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This Was the XFL isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.