The XFL: 5 reasons it might succeed and 5 it might fail again

Vince McMahon has once again dipped his toe into the pool of professional football. Is he going to learn from past mistakes and make XFL a bonafide success, or is his hubris to be his downfall?

When Vince McMahon's WWE entered into a partnership with NBC studios to produce the XFL league, there was quite a stir.

The NFL had reigned supreme as the premiere pro football organization in the world. This was 2001, when Vince had bought out WCW and won the Monday Night wars. He was a certified billionaire and many were in awe of his success.

The XFL was considered a major contender, but never really took off with fans. Empty arenas and low ratings prompted a move to a more 'sex and violence' format, but it still failed to catch on with fans.

Now Vince has decided to give it another go, and resurrect the XFL. Here are five reasons he is out of his mind, and five that he might succeed!

Could Succeed: No partners to get cold feet.

Vince McMahon created a company--Alpha Entertainment--solely for the purposes of creating and promoting the XFL.

By creating a new corporate entity of which he is the sole owner, Vince both shields his WWE interests and ensures he will have the last say in any decisions.

The XFL folded when NBC reneged on their contract and chose not to air any more XFL games, though the contract was to have been for three seasons. Without any partners to dig in their heels, McMahon can push his new idea forward without hindrance.

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