Orlando chosen for one of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s XFL teams

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Dwayne Johnson, notable actor and former professional wrestler known as “The Rock,” is bringing professional football back to Central Florida.

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Johnson’s XFL football league will have an Orlando franchise when it kicks off play on Feb. 18, said a news release. Johnson will serve as co-owner of the league alongside Dany Garcia as chairwoman and co-owner.

Orlando is one of eight total cities to have an XFL team, including Arlington, Texas; Houston, Las Vegas; San Antonio; Seattle; St. Louis and Washington, D.C.

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