Samantha Irvin’s WWE Exit: AEW Unlikely Landing Spot

One big thing

Samantha Irvin’s sudden departure from WWE has sparked speculation about her future in wrestling, but AEW commentator Tony Schiavone thinks it’s unlikely she’ll join their roster.

Why it matters

Irvin’s exit highlights the ongoing talent shuffle in professional wrestling and raises questions about talent retention in WWE.

The details

• Irvin left WWE abruptly, citing personal and professional reasons.
• Her fiancé, Ricochet, also recently departed from WWE.
• Tony Schiavone addressed rumors on his “What Happened When” podcast.

Schiavone’s take

• He doubts AEW would bring in Irvin, praising their current announcers:
“We already got the best ring announcer in the world with Justin Roberts. And Arkady Aura is a great ring announcer, who’s doing a great job.”
• He acknowledged wrestling’s unpredictability: “I could show up tonight in Salt Lake City and there she could be.”

Ricochet’s response

• Dismissed speculation about Irvin joining AEW.
• Stated Irvin plans to focus on her music career.

WWE’s reaction

• Quickly brought back former announcer Lilian Garcia.
• Long-term plans for the role remain unclear.

The bottom line

While Irvin’s WWE exit was surprising, her immediate future seems to lie outside of professional wrestling, with AEW unlikely to be her next destination.

Do you think Samantha Irvin will ever return to professional wrestling, or will she find greater success in her music career? Share your thoughts in the comments below!