Michael Buffer Is Heartbroken That Samantha Irvin Is Leaving WWE

Samantha Irvin announced her departure from WWE on Monday afternoon, ending her time as WWE Raw ring announcer.

Irvin has received praise from fans and peers for her work as the ring announcer and for bringing an emotion and uniqueness to the position.

On social media, legendary boxing announcer and former WCW ring announcer Michal Buffer expressed his disappointment that Irvin would be leaving.

NO!–
My wife and I are so sorry to hear this as I’m sure millions of other @WWE fans are. Samantha is brilliant & super professional as announcer+her musical talent as a singer & flautist are amazing!
All the best to her moving forward w/her career & perhaps we’ll see her in… https://t.co/ZzUD9XfjIj

— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) October 21, 2024

Buffer previously praised Irvin for her work at WWE WrestleMania XL.

Fightful Select has more details regarding Irvin’s departure and potential future.