The stars may be aligning for a potential XFL reboot. After Twitter user @TheBradShepard wrote that Vince McMahon is “looking to bring back the XFL and may announce it on January 25th,” the WWE provided the following statement to wrestling writer David Bixenspan. McMahon is funding a new company, Alpha Entertainment, to “explore investment opportunities.”

A WWE spokesperson issued the attached statement to me & @Deadspin in response to my inquiry about tonight's rumors of a soon to be announced XFL revival. They declined further comment. Whatever Vince McMahon's "Alpha Entertainment" is, it's self-funded & separate from WWE. pic.twitter.com/oT0Oxyi2fV — David Bixenspan (@davidbix) December 16, 2017

WWE has also filed for several XFL-related trademarks.

In what I’m sure is a complete coincidence, WWE filed for two new XFL trademarks this year, both long after the 30 for 30 premiered. — David Bixenspan (@davidbix) December 16, 2017

I thought that @mookieghana was kidding last night about WWE filing a new “He Hate Me” trademark. He wasn’t. pic.twitter.com/4cLfXwQdxZ — David Bixenspan (@davidbix) December 16, 2017

Is an XFL revival in the works? The no-holds-barred league only existed for one season in 2001, and while the league provided a number of popular innovations (such as SkyCam, or nicknames on jerseys), it simply didn’t draw enough viewers. Given the current state of the NFL, however, it’s plausible that fans may flock to an alternative pro game.

My dream: if the XFL comes back…Johnny Manziel is the face of the league. Please sweet baby Jesus let this happen. I don’t ask for much. https://t.co/lpM3eZTacp — Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) December 16, 2017

Dear @VinceMcMahon, we have an empty stadium & a passionate football fan base. Bring the XFL to St. Louis! #XFLtoSTL — Charlie Marlow (@CharlieMarlow_) December 16, 2017

Homer Simpson reacting to all this #XFL chatter like… pic.twitter.com/SM7BhQIfcB — Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) December 16, 2017

Me when I heard the XFL was coming back pic.twitter.com/7rSN2P80k9 — parker (@wheremyfootball) December 16, 2017

Imagine Tim Tebow as the Drew Gulak of an XFL reboot. — Denny Burkholder (@DennyBurkholder) December 16, 2017