DWAYNE Johnson’s XFL and the USFL have reportedly been in advanced talks over a merger deal.

The two spring football leagues could come to an agreement as early as this week.

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Dwayne Johnson’s XFL could merge with the USFL, another spring football league, before the 2024 seasonCredit: Getty

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Fox launched the second incarnation of the USFL in 2022Credit: Getty
They also hope to become one entity before the start of the 2024 season, per Axios.

After the merger, TV rights to the new competition would likely be shared between Fox, which co-owns the USFL, and the XFL’s broadcaster, Disney.

Johnson teamed up with ex-wife Dany Garcia and paid over $20million to resurrect the XFL in 2020.

Eight teams participated in the inaugural season of the rebooted league this year.

The Arlington Renegades eventually beat the DC Defenders in May’s championship game.

But the XFL is believed to have posted a $60million loss in the 2023 campaign.

Johnson promised to “play the long game” when it comes to the XFL despite the reported losses, though.

“This is a gritty, passionate, powerhouse group [100 percent] dialed in to our XFL values and culture,” The Rock said after a seven-hour meeting with league executives.

“I couldn’t ask for better partners in this long-game venture to grow the game of football.

“We have great, strategic, and innovative plans for our 2024 season.”

The XFL was expected to bounce back with a forecasted revenue of $100million in 2024.

And the USFL merger would add another major asset to Johnson’s spring football venture.

Fox reportedly committed $150million over three years when it launched the second incarnation of the league in 2022.

The Baltimore Stallions have won back-to-back titles since the USFL’s return.