'Battlehawks' are back in new XFL

Battlehawks helmet
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St Louis football fans won't have to get new gear when they head back to the Dome at the America's Center in 2023. The XFL announced the 8 new team names and logos for the league this morning.

The Battlehawks name is back.

The other 7 teams in the league are:

Arlington Renegades, D.C Defenders, Houston Roughnecks, Orlando Guardians, San Antonio Brahmas, Seattle Sea Dragons and Vegas Vipers.

“St. Louis, I know you’re ready to welcome the Battlehawks back to the best sports city in the world!” said Head Coach Anthony Becht in a release. “We cannot wait to get out there and get after it. The Battlehawks are ready to bring football greatness back to our city and make you all proud. We will see you repping Blue and Gray at The Dome! Ka Kaw!”

Becht joined KMOX to talk more about the team and the return of the name. Listen:

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