Vince McMahon might be ready to challenge the NFL again.

There are some signs that the WWE owner might be ready to resurrect the XFL, which he started with Dick Ebersol in 2001. The league lasted one season, but had plenty of weird and memorable moments.

For starters, journalist/wrestling fan Brad Shepard tweeted that McMahon could announce the return of the XFL on Jan. 25, 2018.

Then freelance writer David Bixenspan reached out to WWE, and a spokesperson for the wrestling company only added to the intrigue with a vague response.

Bixenspan further fueled the speculation by pointing out some interesting trademark applications.

ESPN ran a “30 for 30” documentary on the hyped rise and rapid fall of the renegade league called “This Was The XFL,” which was directed by Ebersol’s son, Charlie.

There is a point in the documentary where Charlie Ebersol asks McMahon if ever thinks about running the XFL back.

“Yes I do,” McMahon said. “I don’t know what it would be. I don’t know if it’s going to be another XFL or what it may be or how different I would make it. It seems like in some way it would tie in either with the NFL itself or the owners.”

Given the litany of negative headlines and signs of fan unrest the NFL has dealt with in recent seasons, maybe there is an opportunity for someone to challenge the league again.