Impact Wrestling ‘offers head coaching job’ to NFL legend Sean Payton

To get publicity for the promotion’s upcoming shows in the New Orleans area, Impact Wrestling is touting that it’s made an offer to an NFL coaching legend.

Impact Wrestling issued a press release on Friday announcing that it has “offered its head coaching job” to former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. Payton stepped away from the Saints last month after 15 seasons as head coach, which included winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.

Impact Wrestling’s No Surrender special event is taking place at the Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana on Saturday, February 19. The show will air live on Impact Plus and for subscribers to Impact’s Ultimate Insiders service on YouTube.

The Alario Center will also host Impact Wrestling television tapings on Sunday, February 20.

“Sean Payton is a legend in the New Orleans area, so we’re thrilled to invite him to be the first-ever IMPACT Wrestling Head Coach,” Impact Wrestling executive vice president Scott D’Amore said. “I’m sure every wrestler could learn something from Sean Payton, who won 152 regular-season game as the Saints head coach.”

“Full responsibilities for Payton as the IMPACT Head Coach were not announced,” Impact wrote.

Impact Wrestling will make a donation to the organization “Son of a Saint” following the Louisiana shows. Son of a Saint lists its mission as:

Growing up without a father is a challenge facing thousands of boys in New Orleans. For too many of them, the challenge will prove overwhelming. Son of a Saint exists for these boys, providing mentorship, education, recreation, camaraderie, cultural enrichment, emotional support and helping to fill the void for dozens of fatherless young men in New Orleans.

Impact Wrestling World Champion Moose and Knockouts Champion Mickie James will visit with Son of a Saint mentees on Wednesday, February 9, and a group of mentees will be in attendance at the February 20 TV tapings.

Son of a Saint was founded by Sonny Lee, whose father Bivian Lee Jr. played cornerback for the Saints. Bivian Lee Jr. died at 36 years old in 1984.

Moose will defend his Impact World Championship against W. Morrissey at No Surrender, while James will put her Knockouts title on the line against Tasha Steelz.