Recent reports give an update on Samantha Irvin‘s potential move to AEW following her unexpected departure from WWE. Ahead of the latest episode of RAW, ring announcer Irvin announced her exit. Fans were taken aback by the news, as Irvin had developed a strong following for her announcing style. She shared her departure on social media, expressing gratitude to Triple H, Michael PS Hayes, Paul Heyman, Michael Cole, Mark Henry, and the fans for their support.
Following her departure, Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Irvin has outside projects she wants to pursue and couldn’t come to terms with WWE, as per WrestleTalk. It was noted that Irvin had been thinking about this decision for about a year. The former WWE ring announcer wanted to focus more on her music career.
Samantha Irvin’s departure sparked speculation about her joining AEW, especially since her fiancé, Ricochet, currently wrestles there. However, the high-flyer quickly dismissed these rumors, assuring fans that she would not be moving to AEW. Amid this speculation, recent reports have provided an update on Irvin’s status and the possibility of her joining Tony Khan’s promotion.
Latest update on Samantha Irvin’s status with AEW
According to the latest reports from PWInsider, Samantha Irvin’s potential move to AEW has been revealed. It was mentioned that Irvin is not set to join AEW. She will not be working in the pro wrestling industry for a considerable time unless she decides to return to WWE in the future.
After Samantha Irvin’s departure, former ring announcer Lilian Garcia stepped in as her replacement on WWE Raw. Garcia returns as a full-time ring announcer for the first time since 2016. Previously, Garcia worked as a WWE full-time ring announcer from 1999 to 2016.
While the reports state that Irvin is looking for outside projects, fans will be excited to see what will be her next move.