Former WWE Announcer Samantha Irvin Returns for Mental Health Gala Introduction

Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin briefly came out of retirement to introduce legendary singer Stevie Wonder at the Las Vegas Raiders’ second annual Silver & Black Gala, an event supporting mental health services. Irvin left WWE in October 2024, expressing dissatisfaction with her announcing role and a desire to transition into managerial positions, which the company did not offer her. Since departing WWE, she has focused on her singing career, including releasing a music video and collaborating with a top AEW star. Although she currently enjoys her music pursuits, the possibility of a wrestling return remains open, with some speculation about whether she might rejoin WWE or AEW. This one-night return was widely celebrated by fans and marked a notable shift in her career path away from wrestling. Meanwhile, WWE continues to see other talent comebacks, such as Bronson Reed announcing his return after injury, highlighting ongoing roster changes post-WrestleMania season.