Samantha Irvin, a well-recognized singer by her real name Samantha Johnson, has gained tremendous success as a ring announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Irvin joined WWE in April 2021, and by 2022, she was heralded from NXT to the main roster, proving her impeccable announcing skills.
Every Friday night, she takes center stage announcing the arrival of “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns and setting the atmosphere for the biggest matches of the blue brand. As the ring announcer on Friday Night SmackDown, she is always amidst the action, stirring up excitement in the crowd.
Despite only being part of WWE since April 2021, Irvin marked a significant impact within a short time frame, grasping the attention of the right people. This fast ascent saw her become the lead ring announcer of SmackDown, a testament to her unique talents.
Currently, Irvin reportedly earns around $350,000 per year. Her source of income is primarily as a ring announcer. She reportedly earns $10,000 per fight and $20,000 during PLEs. Apart from these, she has more than 398k followers on Instagram, which allows her to collaborate with various brands. Her estimated net worth is around $1 million.
Irvin has made a name for herself even though she is not a part of the commentary team. While commentators like Jim Ross and Michael Cole have gained fame due to their constant presence during the broadcast, Irvin has very little time during the television tapings and more often than not, it is only her voice that makes the broadcast. Hence, it proves just how impressive her work has been and Samantha’s emotional reaction to Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 40 win is the prime example of what she is capable of doing.
Is Samantha Irvin married to Ricochet?
Irvin not only carved out a successful career path in WWE but also found her life partner in it – the former Intercontinental Champion Ricochet. The couple kindled their relationship back in 2020 and have been together since then.
A former WWE Intercontinental champion and United States champion, Ricochet, has performed at promotions like Evolve, Dragon Gate, PWG, Lucha Underground, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling before signing with WWE in 2018. Starting in NXT, he made his main roster debut in 2019.
At the end of 2021, they officially confirmed their relationship. Ricochet, the former Intercontinental Champion, has always been straightforward about his relationships. This openness was evident on November 13, when photographers spotted him with his partner.
Of course the answer is YES! pic.twitter.com/aVspeG2BDU
— Samantha Irvin (@SamanthaTheBomb) January 10, 2023
The couple also shared a moment on SmackDown. Under Braun Strowman’s held mistletoe during The Miracle on 34th Street Fight Match, Ricochet planted a kiss on her.
Despite their public personas and their fans’ curiosity, Samantha Irvin and Ricochet have successfully maintained the secrecy of their marriage details. They have not disclosed their marriage date, lending an air of mystery to their relationship.