Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson set to buy XFL American football league

The former professional wrestler – who played the sport up to college level – is buying the assets of the league from Alpha Entertainment, which was founded by WWE CEO Vince McMahon.

Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is teaming up with his ex-wife to buy the XFL American football league.

The former professional wrestler – who played the sport up to college level – is buying the assets of the league from Alpha Entertainment, which was founded by WWE CEO Vince McMahon.