Sleaze and booze? Why XFL’s 2001 problems won’t haunt Dwayne Johnson’s league

The XFL, which is under new ownership with Dwayne The Rock Johnson, is set to begin its second season and will begin on February 18th.

In 2001, The New York Post published a story on how a family that were ticket season holders for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen, experienced a horrific gaming environment.

Scott Yatsko and his family from Duthcess County, New York complained and eventually got their money back from the team but recalled their experience via a phone call from The New York Post.

Yatsko said:

“I knew it was going to be bad, but I never expected it to be that bad. Guys were yelling ‘Show us your [bleep],’ ‘Bend over so I can [bleep] you’ and things like that. And my kids were sitting right there. I asked some to quiet down but they didn’t.”

Yatsko also recalled how one specific fan was drunk with a toy gun and when asked if he could please sit down, he responded in a mind-blowing way.

Yatsko added:

“He had a toy machine gun and when I asked him if he could sit down so my sons could see the game, he turned around and said ‘Stop crying like [bleep], I came to see the girls."

Yatsko claimed that he and his sons have never watched a game again and are no longer fans of the XFL.

Players to look out for in The Rock’s XFL league

Pittsburgh Steelers v Indianapolis Colts

While this new launch of the XFL is expected to run successfully under The Rock, it will feature many former notable NFL players.

The league's big names include former wide receiver Martavis Bryant, edge rusher Vic Beasley, quarterback Ben DiNucci, wide receiver Josh Gordon, quarterback Paxton Lynch, and safety Matt Elam.

Gordon is a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro. and whad 1,646 yards in 2013. Bryant had a few productive seasons with the Steelers, recording 2,183 yards, 145 receptions, and 17 touchdowns.

Vic Beasley had a big 2016 season when he recorded a league-high 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles.

DiNucci spent some time at quarterback with the Cowboys, appearing in three NFL games, and Lynch was a former first-round pick.

The first game of the XFL 2023 season will debut with the Arlington Renegades hosting the Vegas Vipers this Saturday, February 18th.

If you use any of the above quotes, please credit The New York Post.