Ricochet has a pretty simple explanation for why Samantha Irvin ended up stuck with a two-year WWE non-compete. With that restriction finally nearing its end, he’s pointing the finger directly at WWE.
A fan on Twitter questioned why Irvin’s non-compete needed to last two years in the first place. Ricochet jumped into the replies and claimed WWE wanted to make sure someone it knew was talented couldn’t immediately turn up in AEW.
“Because they knew how amazing she is and wanted to make sure she wouldnt go to AEW.”
Irvin left WWE in October 2024, but her situation was different from the usual 30 or 90-day restrictions associated with released wrestlers. She was working under an employee agreement that allowed her to leave with two weeks’ notice, but quitting before the end of the three-year deal triggered a 24-month non-compete.
The restriction was also unpaid, leaving Irvin unable to work for another wrestling promotion during those two years. Irvin made it clear last October that she was very aware of how much time she had left.
“One year down, one year left on my non-compete! Can’t wait 😛 I hope you enjoy my songs in the meantime and look back on all the memories as fondly as I do! Love & miss you all and remember—I NEVER left FOR music, I am music. Hope to see you soon…..”
The agreement itself dated back to early 2024. Irvin had already told WWE that she didn’t want to continue ring announcing, but the company offered her a significant raise and she ultimately signed a new deal that included the lengthy restriction.
Now October is almost here, and Ricochet isn’t being subtle about why he believes those two years were attached to the contract. There’s still no indication that Irvin actually plans to join AEW once she is free. Ricochet may believe WWE wanted to prevent exactly that from happening, but once the restriction expires next month, keeping Samantha Irvin away from AEW will no longer be something her old contract can decide.
Do you think Samantha Irvin will eventually join Ricochet in AEW once her WWE non-compete expires? Let us know in the comments.
