Major update on Samantha Irvin joining Ricochet in AEW after WWE exit - Reports

Samantha Irvin recently shocked the world when she announced her exit from WWE. Many believed that she could join her fiance Ricochet in AEW.

Irvin was one of the top WWE personalities in the company. She gained a lot of traction due to her amazing work on the mic. She crafted unique introductions for every Superstar that matched their gimmick.

She never wanted to know anything in advance that was meant to occur during live shows and made headlines due to her genuine reactions to exciting moments that took place. Her reactions brought out the fan in her and everyone could relate to her.

Just when everything was going well for Samantha, she announced earlier this week that she had left the Stamford-based promotion. Since the news broke, many people believed that she could join Ricochet in AEW.

PWInsider is now reporting that the former WWE ring announcer is not AEW-bound and she in fact won't be involved in the professional wrestling business for a considerable period unless she chooses to return to WWE.

"Samantha Irvin is not AEW bound and won't be working in the pro wrestling space for a long time, unless she opts to return to WWE down the line," stated the report.

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What was the backstage reaction to Samantha Irvin leaving WWE?

Samantha Irvin announcing her WWE departure was the last thing anyone expected this week. The news shocked a lot of fans, who were disappointed to watch her leave the company. The same sentiment was expressed backstage as well.

According to a report from WrestleVotes, Samantha leaving WWE has shocked most people backstage before RAW.

"I’m told the news of Samantha Irvin leaving the company has genuinely shocked a lot of people backstage at RAW in Philly this afternoon," stated the report.

This week on WWE RAW, Lilian Garcia served as the ring announcer in place of Irvin, and it was eventually confirmed that she had returned full-time.