Michael Buffer, the legendary boxing ring announcer, expressed his admiration for Samantha Irvin’s work at WrestleMania 40, deeming it “awesome.”
Irvin got emotional when announcing that Cody Rhodes was the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion following his victory over Roman Reigns last night.
Buffer, who is still the highest-paid ring announcer in sports, tweeted,
“Ring announcer Samantha Irvin ruled @WrestleMania last night & her emotional final announcement was awesome! She was featured on camera-ring center-that was a smart production move & she was just brilliant! Her timing, pace, drama, energy was perfect!”
Ring announcer Samantha Irvin ruled @WrestleMania last night & her emotional final announcement was awesome!
She was featured on camera-ring center-that was a smart production move & she was just brilliant!
Her timing, pace, drama, energy was perfect!@SamanthaTheBomb @WWE pic.twitter.com/qHt8s3PsTy— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) April 8, 2024
In a recent interview with Pwinsider, Harry Slash (Harry Grivas), who composed the ECW theme song “This is Extreme,” discussed the song’s inclusion during Paul Heyman’s WWE Hall of Fame appearances.
Heyman utilized the iconic song during the induction ceremony on Friday night and while accompanying the other inductees during WrestleMania 40 (Night Two) last night.
Slash said, “It was unexpected as I thought he’d come out to the current theme music of Roman Reigns but I was humbled and honored to have been a tiny part of the induction of Paul Heyman. I thought the Philadelphia reaction to the tune was insane, cementing the song’s place as one of the greatest wrestling themes ever created, but I would remiss to think that Paul Heyman woudn’t have gotten an equally huge reaction if he came out to any other or no music at all.”
At WrestleMania 40, Samantha Irvin, the ring announcer, received high praise from legendary boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer. Buffer, who is known for his iconic catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble,” expressed his admiration for Irvin’s work and called her final announcement “awesome.” Irvin’s emotional announcement of Cody Rhodes becoming the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion after defeating Roman Reigns touched the hearts of many.
Buffer took to Twitter to share his thoughts, stating that Irvin ruled WrestleMania and commending her performance. He highlighted the smart production move of featuring Irvin on camera in the center of the ring, emphasizing her brilliance in terms of timing, pace, drama, and energy. Buffer’s endorsement carries weight as he is still the highest-paid ring announcer in sports.
In another wrestling-related news, Harry Slash, the composer of the ECW theme song “This is Extreme,” discussed its inclusion during Paul Heyman’s WWE Hall of Fame appearances. Heyman, a prominent figure in professional wrestling and known for his managerial skills, used the iconic song during his induction ceremony and while accompanying other inductees at WrestleMania 40.
Slash expressed his surprise at Heyman’s choice to use the ECW theme song instead of Roman Reigns’ current theme music. However, he felt humbled and honored to be a part of Heyman’s induction. Slash mentioned that the reaction from the Philadelphia crowd to the tune was incredible, solidifying its status as one of the greatest wrestling themes ever created. He also acknowledged that Heyman would have received an equally massive reaction regardless of the music played or if there was no music at all.
These instances highlight the impact that certain elements, such as a ring announcer’s performance or a memorable theme song, can have on the overall experience of professional wrestling events. It shows how these elements can evoke strong emotions and enhance the connection between the performers and the audience.
As WrestleMania continues to evolve and captivate fans worldwide, the contributions of individuals like Samantha Irvin and Harry Slash remind us of the importance of attention to detail and the power of music in creating memorable moments in the world of professional wrestling.