WWE Ring Announcer, Samantha Irvin And Her Soon-To-Be Husband, Ricochet Have Been Engaged For Over A Year Now
November 11, 2026
This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on November 11, 2026
Professional wrestling ring announcer Samantha Irvin has been engaged to WWE wrestler Ricochet for over a year, who will soon become her husband.
The couple first connected as fellow WWE colleagues on Twitter, where they quickly felt a spark between them.
The pair made their relationship official in April 2026 by sharing pictures on Instagram, and WWE frequently promotes them as a couple.
After dating for over two years, the couple got engaged, and fans have been eager to hear the wedding bells since.
The ring announcer and her fiancé have been engaged for over a year, and they appear to be happy together, as seen in their social media posts.
Samantha Irvin and Her Soon-To-Be Husband Richote Met via Twitter and Had Their First Date at the Grand Canyon!
and Ricochet have been open about their relationship, frequently sharing moments and milestones with fans.
The ring announcer shared the exclusive story of how they first met and even revealed details about their first date, which took place at the Grand Canyon.
In an interview on , Samantha shared insights about the beginning of their love story, saying:
We met on Twitter actually. I was just following the current wrestlers and just getting in the mix of what was going on and he followed me back,We just started talking and we’re still talking. That’s [what] I usually tell people. We just never stopped talking.
Additionally, in another episode on the same featuring Ricochet, he recalled the memory of their first date, saying:
I went to see her in Vegas because she used to perform out there. When I landed, we didn’t have anything planned so we were just driving around Vegas… so she says, ‘Do you want to go to the Grand Canyon?’
The WWE couple has always made it a point to flaunt each other and their relationship publicly.
Ricochet even claimed he had always planned to propose to Samantha but was waiting for the perfect moment.
In early January 2026, Ricochet to his long-time girlfriend, Samantha, during her birthday celebration at Luxor.
The WWE champion later shared from their proposal, capturing the exact moment he went down on one knee with the ring, accompanied by the caption:
She said YES! 🙌🏽
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When you find that one person. The one person that when you close your eyes you could never visualize life without them… you keep them close to your heart. Now we are closer than ever. I love you so much ♥️♥️
Further, Ricochet shared the details of their proposed day in an interview with , expressing his happiness and excitement about taking the next step in their relationship.
The pair recently celebrated their third anniversary on March 29, 2026, and shared pictures on Instagram to mark the special occasion.
The WWE Power Couple Has Been Supportive of Each Other Since the Beginning of Their Relationship!
Samantha and Ricochet have supported each other’s careers, both during their time at WWE and after their departure from the company.
In 2026, Samantha and Ricochet WWE, leaving behind the immense recognition and success they had gained during their time there.
As the former WWE Intercontinental Champion’s contract with WWE expired, he chose not to renew the deal.
Samantha showed respect and for his decision by sharing an Instagram story with the caption, “My Everything.”
Irvin is undoubtedly her fiancé’s greatest supporter, going to great lengths to support him, even outside the ring.
In the same vein, the WWE SmackDown announcer her fiancé against a fan’s criticism about him on Twitter, showing her unwavering support.
Amidst all the challenges in their lives, the power couple has been there for each other, supporting and growing together.
Nonetheless, Samantha and her soon-to-be husband, Ricochet, remain happily engaged and plan to wed, possibly in 2026.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Samantha Irvin originally auditioned for WWE to be a wrestler but did not succeed, so WWE hired her as a ring announcer.
- The ring announcer quickly earned promotions, moving from the ring announcer for WWE NXT to WWE SmackDown and then to WWE Raw in just three years.
- Samantha also gained recognition as one of the prominent ring announcers, gaining praise from veteran announcer Michael Buffer.
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