TKO Group Holdings is said to be among the ten groups that have submitted bids to the NFL to potentially invest in their new professional flag football leagues. Dave Meltzer covered this story in the April 4 issue of his publication. Wrestling Observer Newsletter that TKO, the corporation overseeing both WWE and UFC is aiming to grow its presence by entering into the realm of men's and women's flag football within the NFL.
According to ESPN NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that the league is actively considering establishing distinct competitions for male and female athletes in the sport. Bloomberg reported Besides TKO, additional possible investors encompass Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital outfit, the collaboration between Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, a media enterprise launched by ex-NFL player Michael Strahan dubbed SMAC Entertainment, and others.
There were no reports indicating whether TKO plans to acquire an ownership stake in a flag football team once the leagues come into existence. Up until now, neither TKO nor its CEO and director Ari Emanuel have made any public comments about such investments. Additionally, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who serves on the TKO board, brings his background from the football industry to the table. bought the XFL for $15 million in 2020 and combined it with the competing league, USFL establish the United Football League in September 2023 .
For the first time, men’s and women’s flag football will be featured in the Olympic Games in July 2028 in Los Angeles, California. The NFL has endorsed the push for flag football, as it according to ESPN , authorities in the league think it's essential for expanding American football beyond national borders. The NFL changed its Pro Bowl to a flag football format starting from 2023.
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