Samantha Irvin just made it known: shes not done with professional wrestling, but shes coming back with a whole new vibe.
After a fan tweeted on January 25, 2026, You were literally the best on the mic in such a long time good luck with all your endeavors, us fans are always going to be selfish and wish it went longer, Irvin responded, confirming that she plans to return to wrestling not as a ring announcer, but as a manager.
Another fan pitched a dream scenario involving her real-life partner Ricochet: The Ricochet return and push with you as the manager is going to be so sick . Irvin didnt hold back her thoughts on that either, making it clear she believes they would be historic together.
While Irvin initially exited WWE before an episode of Monday Night RAW in October 2024, the full story behind her absence only recently came to light. According to Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select, Irvin actually re-signed with WWE in early 2024 with a big raisealong with a two-year non-compete clause that runs through October 2026.
That pay boost came with a cost, as WWE pushed her front and center on TV to get their moneys worth, even if it meant subjecting her to online backlash.
So while Irvin is currently enjoying her life at home with Ricochet, her daughter, and their dogs, her return to wrestling is still very much on the table. But when she comes back, itll be on her terms and in a whole new role, something that fans are excited about.
