Just months after exchanging vows in a fairytale ceremony, former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin and AEW superstar Ricochet (Trevor Mann) have sent waves of joy through the wrestling community. The couple, who tied the knot on March 26, 2025, has officially announced that they are expecting their second child together, releasing a stunning series of maternity photos that have since gone viral across social media .

For fans who have followed the couple’s journey from WWE colleagues to husband and wife, the pregnancy news marks another beautiful milestone in their growing love story. The announcement was made jointly on their Instagram pages late last evening, featuring the couple embracing in a sunlit field, with Ricochet’s hands protectively resting on Irvin’s baby bump.

“The Performance of a Lifetime” — Take Two

The viral photo series showcases Irvin, 37, glowing in a flowing white dress, while Ricochet, 36, looks on with a mixture of awe and excitement . In the caption, Irvin—who is also a talented musician and singer—wrote, “From announcing champions to expanding our greatest tag team. Baby #2, arriving 2026. Our hearts are so full.”

This announcement is particularly poignant given Irvin’s recent career shifts. In October 2024, Irvin shocked the wrestling world by announcing her departure from WWE, where she had become one of the most beloved ring announcers in modern history . At the time, she cited a desire to pursue her music career and explore her full artistic range, noting that she is an actress and singer first, having previously made it to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent .

Speaking to a close friend about this second pregnancy, Irvin hinted that she feels even more confident this time around. “We’ve done this dance before, but it feels brand new because of the love we’ve built,” she said. “Being a mom is the role of a lifetime, and getting to do it again with Trevor by my side is a blessing.”

From Wedding Bells to Baby Bottles (Again)

The second pregnancy announcement comes exactly one year after the couple celebrated their lavish wedding. Ricochet, who currently performs for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), had taken a brief hiatus from television around the time of their wedding last March, returning to the ring with a renewed sense of purpose .

This will be the second child for the couple together. Fans will remember that the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Myra, shortly after their wedding . Irvin is also the devoted mother to an older daughter from a previous relationship, while Ricochet has a son, Cameron, from a prior marriage . The family has often shared glimpses of their life with the children on social media, and now they are thrilled to add another little one to the mix.

“Expanding our family is the biggest win of all,” Ricochet wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account following the photo release. “My wife is the strongest person I know, and watching her navigate this second pregnancy with so much grace is incredible. We can’t wait to meet our newest fan.”

Why This News Matters to the Wrestling World

Samantha Irvin remains a massively influential figure in sports entertainment, even after leaving WWE. Known for her dramatic, almost operatic introductions—most notably her iconic delivery for Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL—Irvin redefined what a ring announcer could be .

Her departure from WWE was initially shrouded in speculation. Many fans theorized she left to follow her husband to AEW, though Ricochet quickly shot down those rumors . Instead, Irvin revealed she felt “stuck” in the announcing role. “She wanted to be a manager or a GM,” Ricochet explained in a recent interview. “She’s an actress. She was playing the role of a ring announcer, and she was the best in the world at it, but her heart was always in music and performance art” .

Now, with her music career gaining traction under the name “Samantha The Bomb,” a beautiful first child at home, and a second pregnancy underway, Irvin is proving that life after WWE can be just as exciting—and full—as the main event.

A Look Ahead

The couple has not yet revealed the gender of the baby for this second pregnancy, nor have they specified an exact due date, though the size of the baby bump in the photos suggests a late-summer or early-fall arrival.

Industry insiders wonder if this new chapter might eventually lead Irvin back to wrestling. While she has maintained that she does not miss announcing, she recently told USA Today that a return to the industry is a “guarantee,” stating, “My wrestling career has barely even begun. I gotta finish my story” . Whether that story resumes in AEW alongside her husband or elsewhere, fans are simply thrilled to see her so happy—and now, expecting again.

For now, the wrestling universe is united in sending congratulations to the growing family. As one fan commented on the viral photo: “She announced winners at WrestleMania, but this second baby is the biggest win of all.”

Congratulations to Samantha Irvin and Ricochet on their second pregnancy!