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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·Fairouz El-Baz

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by 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 is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, This Was the XFL is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

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