Michael Buffer Reacts to Samantha Irvin’s WWE Departure

Samantha Irvin’s sudden departure from WWE continues to stir reactions across the sports entertainment world. Legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer shared his thoughts on the news via Twitter, expressing his admiration for Irvin’s talent and professionalism.

“NO! 💔 My wife and I are so sorry to hear this as I’m sure millions of other @WWE fans are,” Buffer tweeted. “Samantha is brilliant & super professional as announcer + her musical talent as a singer & flautist are amazing! All the best to her moving forward w/her career & perhaps we’ll see her in future events including boxing & MMA!”

Irvin’s exit has left a noticeable void in WWE’s ring announcer team, with many colleagues praising her uplifting presence. WWE personnel mentioned that Irvin’s positive attitude made a meaningful impact backstage. “She was a presence that made the work day better,” one staff member shared.

The news of Irvin’s departure has also sparked speculation about her future. Some believe she might follow her fiancé, Ricochet, to AEW, as the move could align their schedules and offer more flexibility for their personal life. While sources within AEW did not provide immediate answers when asked about the possibility, insiders from both WWE and AEW suggested it would be surprising if AEW didn’t explore bringing her in.

Irvin hinted in her farewell message that she isn’t done sharing her talents: “I love you all tremendously, and this does not mark the end of my art,” she wrote, suggesting there are exciting things to come.

With Buffer’s high praise and the open door to other opportunities, fans are now left wondering if Irvin’s voice will soon echo through arenas at boxing or MMA events—or perhaps even in AEW.