Top AEW star in awe of WWE announcer Samantha Irvin singing the national anthem at Raiders game in the NFL

A homegrown AEW name was enthralled by Samantha Irvin's recital of the national anthem at the Allegiant Stadium.

Top AEW star in awe of WWE announcer Samantha Irvin singing the national anthem at Raiders game in the NFL

Samantha Irvin alongside Rey Mysterio and Titus O'Neil [via- WWE and Wrestling World CC/@X]

On an action-packed Sunday night in Las Vegas, wrestling stars were on hand at the Allegiant Stadium. Former AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker was in attendance, who was mesmerized by WWE Raw announcer Samantha Irvin. She sang the national anthem before the kickoff. Baker took to her Instagram Stories and posted a snippet of Irvin’s mellifluous artistry, calling Samantha her sister.

Apart from Baker, WWE stars including the legendary Rey Mysterio and WWE’s Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil also descended on the field. They snapped a picture with Samantha Irvin that was posted on WWE’s official X handle. However, those supporting the home side were left distraught. The Las Vegas Raiders paid the price of a subpar display, going down to the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-32.

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With that loss, the Raiders have dropped down to fourth position in the AFC West division of the NFL. It’s worth mentioning that the battleground of yesterday’s NFL game in Vegas is also the soon-to-be WrestleMania haven. WWE is bringing their biggest spectacle to the entertainment capital of the world next year on April 19 and 20.

It’s quite possible that Mysterio, O’Neil, and Irvin visited the stadium to gain a bird’s-eye view of the Raiders’ home turf. There’s a massive possibility that Samantha Irvin will once again emulate her exploits from last night at WrestleMania 41.

Over the years, numerous musical artists have been brought in to do the pre-show chores for The Showcase of the Immortals. However, now that WWE has a virtuoso in her, she might become a staple in every musical act the company intends to put forth. 

What sets Samantha Irvin apart from the rest of the pack?

Each passing week, it becomes more evident that Samantha Irvin’s the best non-wrestling hire WWE has made in recent years. Not only does she bring versatility to the table, the 35-year-old often goes viral for her reactions to what happens inside the ring.

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Samantha Irvin (via- WWE)

For instance, a few months back, when Rhea Ripley made her thunderous return on Raw and caught Liv Morgan on the top of Dominik Mysterio, Irvin’s reaction was worth watching. Apart from that, she possesses a distinct set of tones that aptly fits into her gig of announcing various superstars.

The one that gained the most traction was her introduction of Chelsea Green. Fans used to be blown away every time she did it. Irvin’s a musician by heart. She’s served as the lead vocalist for four years in the Michael Jackson tribute show, Thriller Live.