Samantha Irvin, affectionately known as Samantha the Bomb online, has ignited massive excitement with her latest Instagram Story. Simply posting “6 months left” alongside heart-eyes and microphone emojis, fans believe she was referring to the end of her two-year WWE non-compete clause, which would allow her to become All Elite in October. After departing WWE due to creative restrictions, the dynamic former ring announcer is expected to join AEW alongside her husband, Ricochet, in a managerial or valet role, but that is not yet official.
37-year-old Irvin, real name Samantha Johnson, is a lifelong wrestling fan who initially auditioned to compete in the ring but was instead signed for her powerful voice. Debuting in April 2021 as the announcer for 205 Live, she quickly rose to NXT, SmackDown, and eventually Raw. Renowned for her energetic, personalized introductions that elevated stars like Roman Reigns, Gunther, and Cody Rhodes, whose WrestleMania 40 title win moment became even more iconic thanks to her announcement, she brought unmatched charisma to every event and is still missed by WWE fans.
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