Samantha Irvin’s time as a WWE Raw ring announcer has come to an end, with Lilian Garcia filling her shoes during this week’s episode. Irvin’s exit comes three years after she joined the promotion in 2021 and now more has come to light about her departure.
Irvin was not released from WWE but chose to resign, PW Insider reports. WWE was reportedly made aware of her decision earlier in the day before she shared her statement to social media.
Fightful Select reports that those in WWE had high praise for Irvin, both before and after her announcement. One source described the 35-year-old as a “presence that made the work day better.” Those in WWE shared their surprise at the news, adding that she couldn’t have possibly informed everyone before leaving.
An AEW Future?
With her fiancé Ricochet debuting for AEW at All In: London in August, fans have naturally speculated as to whether Irvin could make the jump to reunite with her One and Only. Those in WWE and AEW said that they would be shocked if an attempt wasn’t made by AEW to bring her on board, considering Ricochet’s arrival in recent months. Many people in WWE expected her to leave the company after Ricochet did, pointing out the easier schedule for their family. Responding to a fan on X, Ricochet said Irvin is not joining AEW, and Irvin herself rejected the idea days before sharing that she was leaving WWE.
The wrestling world has shared its best wishes to Irvin now that she has ended her time in WWE. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Samantha Irvin as she prepares to start a new chapter of her career.