XFL announces the nicknames of its 8 teams

The XFL announced the nicknames of the eight teams that will compete in 2020.

And the team names are:

D.C. Defenders

One quest. One purpose. One resolve.

Seeking glory through grit. Victory through valor.

Taking their stand February 2020: The DC Defenders. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7Qzrd4hZM9

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Dallas Renegades

Deep in the heart of Texas beats a different kind of pulse.

A swagger that can’t be denied.

This is hell on wheels, between hash marks.

Raising hell February 2020: The Dallas Renegades. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7QTx0dseYb

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Houston Roughnecks

Mercenaries in the muck.

Brawlers in blackened dirt.

The scratching, grinding, never-bending few.

Going to work for you February 2020: The Houston Roughnecks. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/vDeSCA3SPs

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Los Angeles Wildcats

This is prime time meets primal instinct.

This is showtime with a snarl.

This is our time to roar.

Unleashed February 2020: The Los Angeles Wildcats. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/XLZVH0UD2T

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

New York Guardians

Watchdogs over the metropolis.

They are the first line of defense, and there is no need for a second.

On duty February 2020: The New York Guardians. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7AwCU3IV9a

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

St. Louis BattleHawks

Winged warriors. Preparing for flight. Preparing to fight.

Their mission: create chaos. Their mandate: win at all costs.

Cleared to engage February 2020: The St. Louis BattleHawks. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/wGocLm80Tx

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Seattle Dragons

Relentless, ruthless, ravenous.

Not of mythology, but of muscle and might.

Breathing fire February 2020: The Seattle Dragons. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/odx2YFnlwa

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Tampa Bay Vipers

Hunters by instinct. Cold-blooded by nature.

Luring all who challenge them into the jaws of defeat.

Ready to strike February 2020: The Tampa Bay Vipers. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/ziN4DDx47Q

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

And the team logos:

Squad. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/Og4yKW07c4

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

 

The league had been teasing people on social media with pieces of the team logos, prior to its Wednesday announcement.

We have reached the two hour warning. ⏰👀🏈

Team names and logos are coming TODAY at 12:30 pm ET.

Tune in to catch the big reveal on our social platforms or https://t.co/hAlDLJuvRV. You can also watch on https://t.co/Snbm7C3pvM or https://t.co/LXBmyPyRcy. pic.twitter.com/MI9N2DJA13

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019

Mark your calendars!

Team names and logos are coming Aug. 21 at 12:30 pm ET.

Catch the big reveal on our social platforms or https://t.co/hAlDLJcV0n. You can also watch on https://t.co/Snbm7Cl0Um or on https://t.co/LXBmyPQsB8. pic.twitter.com/Lmrs3Tq1De

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 19, 2019

If you need a refresher course, here are the nicknames of the teams in the league’s first incarnation:

Eastern Division

• Birmingham Thunderbolts
• Chicago Enforcers
• New York/New Jersey Hitmen
• Orlando Rage

Western Division

• Las Vegas Outlaws
• Los Angeles Xtreme
• Memphis Maniax
• San Francisco Demons

One quest. One purpose. One resolve.

Seeking glory through grit. Victory through valor.

Taking their stand February 2020: The DC Defenders. #XFLTeams pic.twitter.com/7Qzrd4hZM9

— XFL (@xfl2020) August 21, 2019