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30 for 30 S3E14 — This Was the XFL
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30 for 30•Season 3•Episode 14

This Was the XFL

7.2/10 · 894 votesFeb 2, 201792 min

Ranked #19 of 32 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Two longtime friends, pro wrestling impresario Vince McMahon and NBC Sports president Dick Ebersol (Charlie Ebersol's father), team to form the XFL; the film follows the league's rushed development, its innovative approaches to televised football, and its rapid implosion. The ending foreshadows McMahon's plans to

Directed byCharlie Ebersol
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Episode Summary

"This Was the XFL" is episode 14 of 30 for 30 season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 894 votes, ranking #19 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Charlie Ebersol, it aired on February 2, 2017.

Next: E15 · One and Not DoneBest of Season 3