Samantha Irvin's AEW Prospects Update as WWE Non-Compete Ends

Samantha Irvin, who has transitioned to using her real name Samantha Johnson, is approaching the end of her WWE non-compete clause, which is set to expire in October 2026. Johnson left WWE in October 2024 under a unique contract that differs from typical non-compete agreements.

Her contract allowed her to exit WWE at any time, but quitting before completing her three-year term resulted in a two-year non-compete restriction without any payment during this period. AEW has shown interest in bringing Johnson on board for an on-screen role, although an immediate debut is not anticipated.

Johnson's husband, Ricochet, is a prominent member of the AEW roster, and she has been seen at various AEW events. While discussions about her joining AEW have occurred, there is no confirmation of a signed deal or a specific debut date.