RING announcer Samantha Irvin has announced her departure from WWE.
The 35-year-old took to social media to break the news to fans.
Samantha Irvin has announced her departure from WWE[/caption] Irvin is engaged to Ricochet[/caption]In a statement, she wrote: “WWE Universe, my time has come to an end as your Monday Night Raw Ring Announcer.
“I love you all tremendously and this does not mark the end of my art – I have a lifetime more to share.
“Thank you to every WWE fan who accepted me.
“To the Women’s Locker Room: you are the most incredible group of people on the face of this Earth.
“I am beyond proud to be your colleague and friend.
“To the crew and cameramen: I can’t thank you enough for the encouragement, the laughs.
“You created such a wonderful, positive atmosphere for me. Love you all.”
She went on to add: “To the Women’s Locker Room: you are the most incredible group of people on the face of this Earth.
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“I am beyond proud to be your colleague and friend.
“To my fans, my entire career I’ve been waiting for you!
“We are meant to be, and I can prove it. Stay tuned.”
Fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “No Sam.. No!! Please don’t go to AEW.”
Another said: “Best of luck on your next adventure!!”
While a third commented: “Omg!!! Nooooooo! You are the best ! I’ll miss watching you so much love.”
Irvin is engaged to professional wrestler Ricochet, who recently joined rival wrestling company AEW.