Timing and a little luck can certainly be factors in becoming successful. That being said, it also didn’t hurt that Samantha Irvin caught the eye of WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, who noticed her on “America’s Got Talent” and ultimately helped facilitate a tryout. Henry downplayed luck and instead cited Irvin’s bold approach and her versatile set of talents as her biggest assets.

“It’s not luck, “Henry told Irvin. “The lack of fear is what you need in wrestling. You being kind on the eyes played a factor but the fact that you can sing, the fact that you play instruments, the fact that you can dance — having multiple talents is what you need to succeed in wrestling.”

Irvin’s appreciation for Henry’s assistance in her career taking off is evident. During the interview, she told “The World’s Strongest Man” that she would be forever grateful to him.

“Mark Henry, you are the person who discovered me,” she said with emphasis. “You’re really the reason why the world hears my voice, which was my only goal, really. It’s a dream come true.”

Now firmly entrenched in her role on “WWE Raw,” a show she shares with her fiancee, Ricochet, Irvin, a lifelong wrestling fan, is taking a fan-focused approach to any WWE show on which she appears, hoping to do her part to maximize the experience for everyone. “I want it to be the best night ever for everybody that’s there.”

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