Samantha Irvin (WWE Announcer): Age, Life, Career

 If you have been a true ring fan you must be aware of Samantha Irvin a recent addition to the roster, who is a SmackDown announcer. The way in which she announced her Tribal Chief Roman Reigns in Particular has garnered a lot and lots of praise for her lovely voice and manner of announcing. Though she began announcing in SmackDown just by the end of 2021, yet in this short span she was able to garner huge strides from herself. Therefore, if you wish to know about her in complete detail then this blog is completely for you.

Who is Samantha Irvin?

Samantha Johnson, who was born on January 9, 1995, takes on the persona of Samantha Irvin when she announces matches for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Samantha was raised in Dennis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod before she relocated to New Bedford. Samantha Irvin is a famous partner of celebrities, as well as a ring announcer, singer, media personality, social media influencer, and sports broadcaster.

She is widely known as the ring announcer for the largest professional wrestling organization in the world – WWE. In 2023, she was chosen from SmackDown and is currently employed by the red brand of Monday Night Raw. She is currently betrothed to WWE star Ricochet, known for his fearless acrobatics. Samantha Irvin, a versatile ring announcer, has rapidly climbed the ranks in the WWE.

Physical Appearance 

Samantha Irvin has an amazing physical appearance and is also highly skilled which propelled her to success. She has a height of 168 cm and weighs around 55kg she has black eyes and black hair. 

Educational History 

She began her educational journey by attending New Bedford High School and Normandin Middle School for her education. It was at the theatre club of Normandin Middle School that she produced four plays. It is possible that Irvin pursued further education after completing high school. She enjoyed cheering, participating in theatre club, and singing in the chorus. Samantha started her education at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she focused on vocal performance, following her high school graduation in 2013. She also focused on music business and production during her studies. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2017.

Familial Ties

Samantha Irvin belongs to a mixed race of African-American origins. She was raised in a musical household because her mother was a pianist and her father was a vocalist. She has six siblings among which she was the firstborn. She has three brothers, Irving Jr., Noah, and Swaggy Kenn and has two sisters named Kelci and Marlena. 

Samantha Irvin Career

Samantha’s prior aspiration to become an actor is unknown to many individuals. This goal catapulted her to fame and she later started a career with the WWE. Samantha Johnson is not only skilled as an announcer but also as a singer. She auditioned for American Idol but did not make the cut. Samantha participated in the 2015 America’s Got Talent (AGT) competition during its 10th season. Even though she made it to the semifinals, she did not get sufficient votes to progress to the final round.

Following her time on AGT, Irvin tested her chances on the inaugural season of the puzzling music competition I Can See Your Voice. She sang Lizzo’s hit song Good as Hell and played a flute riff that impressed the judges. Furthermore, she performed on the flute.

Before WWE

Prior to beginning her career at WWE Samantha was a popular singer, and songwriter. In fact, in the year 2015, she released her debut EP, “The Bomb” which had six original songs that highlighted her deep and dynamic voice. Some occasions where she played her music are at The Apollo Theatre in New York City, the Essence Festival in New Orleans, and the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

Apart from being the music she also worked as a model and an actress. She then worked on making numerous commercials, TV Shows, and film presence including “The Equalizer”, “The Finest Hours”, and “Patriots Day”. And in her modelling career, she posed for brands like Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. 

During WWE

During April 2021, Samantha Irvin started her role as a ring announcer for NXT following her initial contract agreement with WWE. She also worked as the backstage interviewer for the new brand and quickly advanced to become one of the main announcers for the show. Her main roster debut on SmackDown was in January 2022, replacing Greg Hamilton who moved to Raw. She announced the major matchups on SmackDown, such as Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series 2022 and Roman Reigns vs. John Cena at SummerSlam 2022.

During the annual WWE Draft, Samantha Irvin was chosen to move to Raw in October 2023. She becomes part of the red brand’s commentary team alongside Corey Graves and Byron Saxton.

Achievements

1. Her announcement of the match between Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 39 altered the course of history. For the first time in WrestleMania history, a match between two women was also refereed by a woman.
2. Samantha Irvin served as the female announcer for WWE 2023.

Samantha Irvin Relationship 

Samantha Irvin has been with her husband Trevor Dean Mann (Ricochet), who is a professional American wrestler. They met each other in the year 2018 and soon began dating, they announced their relationship in the year 2019 and then eventually they engaged in January 2020. In June 2020, the couple welcomed their first daughter into the world.

Samantha Irvin Net Worth 

As of the year 2024, Samantha Irvin’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Being a ring announcer for WWE she receives an annual compensation of $250,000. Alongside her career, she also earns from her YouTube, retail sales, sponsorships, and endorsements. 

Lesser Known Facts About Samantha Irvin

1. Samantha Irvin has a rose tattoo on her right ankle and a musical note tattoo on her left wrist.

2. Samantha is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is also familiar with some Portuguese and French.

3. Samantha Irvin follows a nutritious diet and practices vegetarianism. Furthermore, she frequently works out at the gym and also engages in yoga and pilates sessions.

4. Samantha Irvin, a philanthropist, backs various causes and organizations such as UNICEF, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the WWE Be A Star initiative.