10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About WrestleMania 40
5. Samantha Irvin Hated Doing Announcing
This is a painful one.
Samantha Irvin's revelation that she didn't enjoy her role as a WWE announcer has cast a shadow over her memorable announcement of Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL. Irvin, who left WWE in October 2024, candidly shared on social media that she never liked being a ring announcer. She explained that announcing was meant to be a stepping stone to other roles, such as managing or becoming a general manager, but WWE saw her only as an announcer.
This admission has tainted the perception of her work, particularly her high-profile announcement of Cody Rhodes's win at WrestleMania XL. Fans now view that moment through a different lens, knowing that Irvin wasn't as passionate about her role as it appeared. What was once seen as a highlight of her career is now tinged with the knowledge that she was unhappy in her position.
Irvin's lack of enthusiasm for announcing contrasts sharply with the excitement and energy she gave in the role. Despite her professional delivery, the revelation that she didn't enjoy her job has inevitably affected how her contributions are remembered.