Samantha Irvin unexpectedly left WWE before an episode of Monday Night RAW in October, surprising many fans. While she was widely praised for her work as an announcer, it appears she also pitched the idea of becoming a referee in the company.
While speaking to Busted Open, Samantha Irvin revealed that she explored different roles in WWE beyond ring announcing. She stated that the only person who asked about her dream role in wrestling was Michael Hayes, who noticed her interest in learning everything about the business.
At one point, she even pitched the idea of becoming a referee, but it was quickly shot down. Before being officially offered the ring announcer position, she had been interviewing for a different department within WWE.
Irvin added that her original goal was to try various roles, but her popularity as a ring announcer limited her options. Ultimately, she sees herself pursuing a backstage role, possibly in writing or creative. She admires names like Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff for their impact on the industry and hopes to one day be a behind-the-scenes force making big things happen.
Samantha Irvins decision to leave WWE was something she had been contemplating for a very long time, asshe ultimately wants to focus on her music career now. While she might be focusing on her musical career now, Irvin recently made it clear that she will return to the world of professional wrestling in the future, keeping fan interest alive. Therefore, well have to see how 2025 turns out for the former WWE announcer.
Do you think Samantha Irvin would have made a great WWE referee? Should she return to WWE in a backstage creative role? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
