Sporting World Reacts to Week 1 of the XFL

The XFL kicked off their first week of football in this rendition of the league. It got positive reviews and ratings from fans and athletes alike as they witnessed their favorite XFL teams go head-to-head for the first time in three years. We saw incredible comebacks, last-second finishes, and many signs that this league is here to stay for the foreseeable future.

XFL lit though

— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 18, 2023

Can’t even lie, XFL is really entertaining 🍿

— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) February 19, 2023

Not only athletes, but popular media outlets got in on giving their takes on the league.

first weekend without #NFL — what are you watching this weekend?#NBAAllStar #XFL #GenesisInvitational #DAYTONA500

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) February 17, 2023

DC fans had their beer snakes taken away by stadium security so they started rocketing lemons onto the field.

XFL BABY. THIS LEAGUE FUCKS. pic.twitter.com/PqyaoYTJ3h

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 20, 2023

The league’s positive reviews are certainly a huge sign for the future of this alternative football league. They’ll have a strong headstart on the USFL, who don’t begin competition for almost another two months.

We’ll see if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and company can keep rolling with this strong start next week. But we can safely say the launch of the XFL seems to be a huge success.