Samantha Irvin's unexpected departure from WWE as the Raw ring announcer has stirred controversy within the wrestling community. She clarified that her true passion lies in management and performance, rather than announcing, which led to backlash from fans who perceived her comments as ungrateful. Ricochet, her fiancé, explained that the criticism stems from Irvin breaking the traditional mold of long-serving announcers, as she only held her position for four years. Despite the negativity, he emphasized that Irvin loves wrestling and respects her time in WWE. While some fans speculate she might join AEW, Ricochet has stated she is exploring other entertainment avenues. Irvin remains grateful for her WWE experience despite it not aligning with her aspirations.