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The Rock teases possibility of suiting up in XFL

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson could be making a return to the gridiron.

The WWE legend and new XFL owner brought up the possibility of playing for his football league in an Instagram post Tuesday.

"I was a good football player with great 'upper-body violence,' as my coach Ed Orgeron loved to call it, so maybe I'll be the first owner in pro football history to actually suit up and play in the game," Johnson wrote, adding that he would likely get his "ass whupped."

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Sweatin’ in paradise with my new XFL belt and extra motivation. XFL is much more than a big business acquisition - it represents an idea. The idea of opportunity. As an owner of the XFL, that’s my priority - create opportunities for players to live out their dreams, feed their families and ball out - XFL style. I was a good football player with great “upper body violence” as my coach, Ed Orgeron loved to call it 😈💪🏾, so maybe I’ll be the first owner in pro football history to actually suit up and play in the game. No doubt, I’ll get my ass whupped 🤣but at least I’m goin’ out on my shied - XFL style🛡 What a wild, unpredictable journey life can be and I got nothing but excitement and gratitude to create these opportunities for other players and people 🙏🏾 @danygarciaco and ownership let’s roll. #fortheloveoffootball #upperbodyviolence #owner #XFL

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Johnson played football at the University of Miami and had a brief stint in the CFL before pursuing a career in wrestling.

The 48-year-old and his business partner, Dany Garcia, purchased the XFL in August for around $15 million. The league was previously owned by WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon.

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