Ex-Talent Confirms 2-Year Non-Compete After WWE Exit

Irvin was responding to a tweet that read, "I can’t believe it’s been one year since @SamanthaTheBomb left WWE. While I have a lot of memories of her time there I am more proud to be a fan of hers now. I can’t get enough of her music and just so happy that she’s doing great things outside of wrestling."

She wrote in a response:

"One year down, one year left on my non-compete! Can’t wait. I hope you enjoy my songs in the meantime and look back on all the memories as fondly as I do! Love & miss you all and remember- I NEVER left FOR music, I am music. Hope to see you soon….."

Interestingly, Mercedes Mone hopped on the thread and offered to help Samantha Irvin out. She posted, "I know several attorneys," as if to suggest the former announcer's best bet was to sue WWE and try to get that two-year non-compete clause broken. Several fans responded and pleaded for Mone to help and for Irvin to accept it.

What's Fair In Terms Of Non-Competes?

Many fans started to comment on the thread, suggesting that two years was beyond ridiculous when it comes to a non-compete. Some were suggesting there was no way this was legal if she wasn't still being paid by WWE. There was no confirmation or denial from Irvin in that regard.

That said, if she isn't being paid, and even if she signed a contract with the understanding that she would have to wait two years before working for a competitor, the idea that WWE can keep an independent contracter out of the industry for two years seems out to lunch.