Backstage reaction to Samantha Irvin's shocking WWE departure - Reports

The WWE Universe received heartbreaking news ahead of Monday Night RAW. Samantha Irvin announced her departure from the Stamford-based promotion, and a new report revealed backstage reactions before the show.

A few years ago, Mark Henry scouted Samantha Irvin, and she joined the Stamford-based promotion as a ring announcer. In the past few months, the 35-year-old has become a prominent name in the company under Triple H's regime. Unfortunately, she announced her departure from the company earlier today, and fans were shocked.

According to a new report from WrestleVotes, people within the company were genuinely shocked ahead of the weekly scheduled programming in Philadelphia. The news shocked the fandom, and it'll be interesting to see what transpires next.

"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."

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Samantha Irvin announced her WWE departure on Instagram

Samantha Irvin gained immense popularity in the wrestling industry as a ring announcer in the Stamford-based company. The 35-year-old star is at the peak of her career, and fans adore her style and way of announcing WWE Superstars.

However, all good things end, and Irvin's time as a ring announcer was no different. Today, the 35-year-old personality addressed her departure on social media. She uploaded a series of posts and expressed her feelings as she's done as a RAW ring announcer.

"WWE Universe, my time has come to an end as your Monday Night RAW Ring Announcer. I love you all tremendously, and this does not mark the end of my art, I have a lifetime more to share," Irvin's message from Instagram.

The 35-year-old star addressed her departure from the Stamford-based company by thanking many, including the crew and people backstage. She spoke highly of the women's division and thanked a few notable names, such as Paul Heyman, Michael Cole, Triple H, and many more.