More On Samantha Irvin’s WWE Exit, Backstage Reaction

UPDATE: A new report has a couple of details on Samantha Irvin’s WWE departure. PWInsider has confirmed with multiple sources in WWE that Samantha Irvin resigned from her position and was not released.

The report goes on to say that WWE was made aware of her decision earlier today. Still no details on why she chose to resign.

ORIGINAL: As previously reported, WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin announced today that she would be finishing up her duties with the company.

Fightful Select reports those they spoke with in WWE had high praise for Irvin before and after her announcement. Those in WWE stated  they were surprised by the news, and she couldn’t have possibly informed everyone before leaving. A source stated her as a “presence that made the work day better.”

Those in WWE and AEW said that they would be shocked if an attempt wasn’t made by AEW to have her join the promotion considering Irvin’s fiance Ricochet joined AEW in recent months.

Many people in WWE expected her to leave the company after Ricochet did, pointing out the ease of the schedule on their family.