October 21st 2024.
After three long and successful years with WWE, Samantha Irvin has officially announced her departure from the company. The beloved 35-year-old ring announcer, known for introducing wrestlers on Monday Night Raw, bid her farewell to the sports entertainment giant, leaving behind a legacy that many have hailed as one of the best of all time.
While her replacement has yet to be revealed, sources have reported that veteran announcer Lilian Garcia is backstage at tonight's show. In a heartfelt statement, Samantha expressed her gratitude to the WWE Universe and assured them that this is not the end of her career. She promised to continue sharing her art with the world for a lifetime to come.
Despite her fiancé Ricochet's departure from WWE this summer to join rival company All Elite Wrestling, Samantha has made it clear that she will not be following suit. In a humorous tweet, Ricochet reassured fans that his partner will not be joining him at AEW, putting any speculations to rest.
Having been a fixture on both Raw and SmackDown for years, Samantha also took the time to thank the incredible women's locker room and the wider crew and cameramen. She expressed her love and appreciation for the positive atmosphere they created and credited them for making her job so enjoyable.
Samantha also gave a special shoutout to the WWE Superstars, past and present, for entertaining us and constantly raising the bar in the industry. She praised their dedication and sacrifices, acknowledging that not just anyone can be a WWE Superstar. Her respect for them knows no bounds.
Not forgetting those behind the scenes, Samantha thanked Paul Heyman, Michael Hayes, and Michael Cole for the valuable lessons they taught her, which sparked her creativity. She also expressed her gratitude to Brian "Road Dogg" James, Scott Armstrong, Gabe Sapolsky, and George Carroll Jr. for giving her the opportunity to shine.
In a touching moment, Samantha thanked HHH for trusting her and showcasing her on such a big platform. She also gave a special mention to Mark Henry for giving her a significant breakthrough in her career, hoping she made him proud.
Samantha did not forget to thank all the coaches, producers, medical staff, writers, talent relations, makeup artists, photographers, social media and digital teams, travel department, catering, merchandise team, 2k team, referees, security, and announce team for their support and guidance throughout her journey with WWE.
As she bids farewell, Samantha also gave a hint of what the future holds for her, urging her fans to stay tuned and promising that there is more to come. She ended her statement by expressing her love for her fans and how she believes she was meant to entertain them.
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