Who is Samantha Irvin? Meet the WWE Ring Announcer

SAMANTHA Irvin is known for her energy, fun and booming voice in the wrestling world, where she is currently a ring announcer for WWE.

The WWE pro is also very musical, singing the national anthem before a Major League Baseball game and The Star-Spangled Banner at WWE Money In The Bank 2024, leaving fans curious to know more about her personal life.

Who is WWE Ring Announcer Samantha Irvin?

Samantha Johnson, known by her professional wrestling ring name Samantha Irvin, is a professional wrestling ring announcer.

Samantha was born on January 9, 1989 in Dennis, Massachusetts.

She is the eldest of six siblings and has been passionate about music and theatre since a young age.

As a teenager in the mid-2000s, Samantha auditioned twice for American Idol, and in 2009, for America’s Got Talent, but did not advance past the early rounds.

In her early twenties, Samantha worked as a waitress, director of a middle school drama club, and as the lead singer in Thriller – Live, a Michael Jackson tribute show.

She tried again for America’s Got Talent in 2015, but was eliminated in the semi-finals.

In 2016, Samantha released her debut EP, 27Underground.

In 2020, she appeared on Fox’s competition show I Can See Your Voice, performing Lizzo’s hit song “Good As Hell”.

Later that year, she moved to Las Vegas, where she starred as Gladys Knight and Tina Turner in Vegas! The Show, among other productions.

When did Samantha Irvin join WWE?

Samantha Irvin was introduced to the WWE wrestling promotion by WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry.

She first auditioned to become a wrestler, but was unsuccessful.

In April 2021, Samantha got her big break when she was hired by WWE as a ring announcer for WWE 205 Live, which was available on Peacock.

After receiving her ring name, Irvin, she went on to serve as a ring announcer for WWE NXT.

In January 2022, Samantha became the ring announcer for WWE SmackDown on Fox, and in February 2023, she was the ring announcer for WWE Raw on the USA Network.

In April 2024, Samantha performed 14 matches at WrestleMania XL, garnering praise from wrestling fans and veteran announcers, including Michael Buffer.

Who is Samantha Irvin’s fiance, Ricochet?

Trevor Dean Mann, known by his wrestling ring name Ricochet, is a professional wrestler.

Ricochet was born on October 11, 1988 in Alton, Illinois and began his wrestling career in 2003 with Chaos Pro Wrestling.

He has wrestled for various promotions, including the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate and its American counterpart, Dragon Gate USA.

He also wrestled for Lucha Underground as Prince Puma, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and Chikara, under the name Helios.

His other ring names include Cameron Locke, Trevor Mann, King Ricochet and Speedin’ Black Bullet.

Ricochet joined WWE in 2018, wrestling for the promotion for six years until June 2024.

During his six-year tenure, he became the WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE United States Champion, NXT North American Champion, and the inaugural WWE Speed ​​Champion.

Ricochet and Samantha Irvin also met through WWE, a few months before Samantha made her debut as a WWE ring announcer in April 2021.

“We met on Twitter actually,” Samantha told Chris Van Vliet on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, as reported by People.

“I did my due diligence. It was completely professional. I was just following current wrestlers and getting involved in what was going on and he followed me back,” she continued.

“We started talking and we’re still talking. That’s what I usually tell people. We never stopped talking,” she added.

The couple’s first date took place just outside of Las Vegas, with the couple driving a few hours to the Grand Canyon.

Ricochet and Samantha went public with their relationship in November 2021, posting photos of each other on their social media pages, including Instagram and X.

Ricochet even posted a tribute to the couple’s one-year anniversary on March 12, 2022, along with a photo from their first date.

“It’s been a year since we’ve been at the Grand Canyon! It’s truly the best year I could have hoped for,” he captioned the post.

“You helped me grow more than anyone, you were there for me more than anyone, and you loved me better than anyone.”

“I was really lucky to have someone like you as a life partner!”

“I love you @samanthairvinwwe,” he finished, alongside a red heart and locked emoji.

In January 2023, Ricochet proposed to Samantha after a birthday outing, just months before their third anniversary.

The couple had just attended a performance by the Blue Man Group at the Luxor when he got down on one knee to pop the question.

As of July 2024, it is still unclear when the two plan to officially tie the knot, or where they will hold their wedding.

Do Samantha Irvin and Ricochet have children?

Samantha Irvin and Ricochet do not have any children together.

However, Samantha has one child, a daughter, Myra, from a previous relationship.

Myra was reportedly born in October 2017 and occasionally appears on her mother’s social media pages.

His own Instagram is private and likely intended only for close friends and family members.

On February 14, 2024, Samantha posted a photo of herself, Ricochet, her daughter, and the blended family’s dog on her Instagram.

“VALENTINES,” she captioned the post.

Myra was also part of the couple’s engagement.

“Her, her daughter Myra and I went and did something, the three of us, no friends, no people, it was just the three of us and she loved it,” Ricochet told WWE on Fox, recalling how he proposed to Samantha.

Like Samantha, Ricochet also has a child from a previous relationship, a son named Cameron Troy Mann.

Cameron, born on February 19, appears to be a few years older than Myra, although it is not known exactly what year he was born.

There have been a few sporadic posts on his Instagram featuring his son, including his very first photo posted in December 2012, a photo of the duo smiling, hanging out on the beach, and what appears to be a photo that includes both Ricochet’s father and his son, captioned “Happy Father’s Day.”

On February 19, 2020, Ricochet shared a photo collage to celebrate his son’s birthday.

“Happy birthday to the coolest little Mann and my best friend in the world,” he captioned the post.

“Being able to watch you grow into such an amazing kid has honestly been the best part of my life.”

“I can’t wait to see what happens next, but no matter what, it’s going to be me and you, little guy! I love you!”