“Winning in and out of the ring”- Wrestling fans react after former WWE stars Ricochet and Samantha Irvin tie the knot in extravagant wedding

Ricochet and Samantha Irvin announced their wedding, two years after announcing their engagement publicly to their fans.

“Winning in and out of the ring”- Wrestling fans react after former WWE stars Ricochet and Samantha Irvin tie the knot in extravagant wedding

Samantha Irvin and Ricochet (via @wrestlelamia/X)

Ricochet and Samantha Irvin are one of the hottest couples in professional wrestling. Their relationship began during their time in WWE, and they announced their engagement in January 2023. Now, months after Ricochet’s move to All Elite Wrestling, The One and Only has officially announced his wedding to the former WWE ring announcer.

During this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, the former WWE star revealed that he was absent from the show for the most important day of his life—his wedding. Ricochet announced that he is set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Samantha Irvin. Following the announcement, a viral video clip captured the couple dancing in celebration of this new chapter, with fireworks lighting up the sky.

Several notable names from the professional wrestling world attended Ricochet and Irvin’s wedding. Stars like Scarlett and Karrion Kross shared photos from the celebration. In recent months, both Ricochet and Irvin have faced significant backlash from fans. The criticism intensified after they left WWE and made controversial remarks about the Stamford-based promotion.

Despite the backlash, the 36-year-old has been enjoying a decent run in All Elite Wrestling. Although WWE booked him poorly, The One & Only has engaged in high-profile feuds with stars like Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega since moving to AEW. Additionally, he will compete for the AEW International Championship at AEW Dynasty, further solidifying his place in the promotion.

Wrestling fans react to Ricochet and Samantha Irvin’s wedding

Wrestling fans have been sending their best wishes to Samantha Irvin and Ricochet as they begin this new chapter in their lives. Some called it the former Intercontinental Champion’s biggest win yet, while others congratulated the couple on embarking on a new journey together.

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Samantha Irvin and Ricochet (via WWE)

Additionally, fans appreciated how Ricochet decided to have a promo in his wedding outfit, showing his dedication and passion to the work. Also, fans believed that it was his way to make his wedding even more memorable than ever. From a wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:

Although some people had negative opinions about their relationship, the overwhelming support and well-wishes far outweighed the criticism. Irvin and Ricochet have been together for a long time and remain a beloved couple among fans. With their wedding now official, it will be exciting to see more pictures and videos from the celebration in the coming days.

Ricochet discussed getting booked on WWE Speed

During Ricochet’s final run in WWE, he was prominently featured on WWE Speed and was positioned as the face of the show. He even became the inaugural Speed Champion, highlighting WWE’s confidence in him. However, many fans criticized the booking, arguing that it undermined his credibility despite his incredible talent.

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Ricochet (via WWE)

Speaking on Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez, the AEW star said he saw it as an opportunity to shine. He expressed his belief that everything happens for a reason and viewed it as another challenge in his career. The former United States Champion added that, given more time, he could have helped make the show as big as possible.

You’ve got to look at everything as an opportunity, and if you don’t, then I think you’re already kind of defeated. You have to look at everything — especially, you know, they [WWE] were putting something into this, and I wanted to be a part of building something again, making it as big as possible.

Ricochet via Unlikely
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However, in June, The One & Only saw his WWE run come to an end after a brutal attack by Bron Breakker on Raw. The company later announced that the former Intercontinental Champion was out of action. However, this was merely a cover to quietly signal his departure from the Stamford-based promotion.

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