On Monday, Ring Announcer Samantha Irvin announced that she is leaving WWE. Lilian Garcia ended up returning to the company full-time to replace her.
According to WrestleVotes, people in WWE were left shocked by her decision:
“I’m told the news of Samantha Irvin leaving the company has genuinely shocked a lot of people backstage at RAW in Philly.”
According to PWInsider, many within WWE were surprised by Irvin’s resignation, as she was well-liked and respected in her role.
Several reasons reportedly contributed to her decision to leave, with scheduling being a key factor. Irvin had been juggling her WWE commitments and time with her family, particularly her daughter.
Despite WWE’s lighter travel schedule compared to previous years, Irvin was still away from home frequently. There had been talks of her working a reduced schedule, but this never materialized, which may have influenced her decision to step away.
Additionally, with her partner Ricochet no longer with WWE and following a different schedule in All Elite Wrestling, this might have also played a part in her choice.
Irvin also found it difficult to focus on outside projects without a lighter WWE schedule. Her increased visibility from WWE had attracted interest from other opportunities, and she plans to prioritize her music career moving forward.
This wasn’t about leaving WWE for AEW, as Ricochet mentioned on social media that she wasn’t joining him there. However, in the wrestling world, things can always change quickly with one idea or a phone call.
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