Samantha Irvin Confirms She Has No Intentions on Returning to Ring Announcing Ever Again

Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin has officially closed the door on returning to ring announcing, leaving fans both surprised and intrigued about her next move. Following her WWE departure, Irvin had already made it clear that announcing was never her true passion, and now she’s putting that chapter firmly behind her.

In a recent Twitter exchange, a fan expressed harsh criticism of her announcing style, writing, “Please don’t ever return to announcing. I’m praying. I went back and watched Mania the other day and to be honest, I’d rather slice off my bollocks with a rusty bread knife than listen to your over-the-top, attention-seeking, growling nonsense ever again. Cheers.”

Irvin’s response? Surprisingly agreeable. She replied, “Don’t worry I won’t ring announce again. I agree with you fully. Except the attention-seeking part, I wasn’t comfortable with the attention hence why I am no longer there. Thank you for your tweet ❤️”

This blunt confirmation puts to rest any speculation about a potential return to the role that made her a WWE fan favorite. Irvin, who joined WWE in 2021, gained widespread recognition for her emotional and engaging style but later admitted that her time as a ring announcer was never meant to be permanent.

“I don’t like announcing. I’m serious! Announcing was only supposed to be my way in,” she shared in an earlier Instagram comment. “I wanted to manage, maybe even become general manager one day. But WWE saw no other future for me besides announcer. I love watching the action, but I don’t love being an announcer.”

Irvin also addressed rumors tying her exit to her fiancé Ricochet’s move to AEW, writing, “They wanted Rico to stay in the big leagues. I don’t know why everyone is pretending like he was always in great positions at WWE.”

Adding to the speculation about her future, Irvin responded to a fan asking if she would become a manager by saying, “I will.” While she didn’t elaborate, this could mark the beginning of a new chapter for Irvin in wrestling, potentially as a talent manager or in a creative role within the industry.

Samantha Irvin’s confirmation that she’s stepping away from ring announcing for good is a bold move that solidifies her desire to pursue something more aligned with her passion. Whether she’s managing talent, taking on a leadership role, or finding another way to leave her mark in the wrestling world, one thing is certain—Irvin’s story is far from over, and fans will be watching closely to see where she lands next.

What are your thoughts on Samantha Irvin’s confirmation that she won’t return to ring announcing? Do you think her plans to become a manager could be the next big step in her career? Share your feedback below!