Samantha Irvin is giving fans a look at the physical toll of chasing a WWE dream.
On February 19, 2025, she took to Twitter to share before-and-after photos from her WWE Performance Center tryout in December 2020, proving just how intense the process was.
The first photo shows Irvin in a WWE Performance Center Tryout shirt, masked up and ready to go, looking fresh before stepping into the grueling environment of the tryout. But the second photo tells a different story—Irvin, now back home, snapped a mirror selfie revealing massive bruises all over her back and shoulders, proof of the physical punishment she endured.
Her caption was simple but powerful: “Before & after pics from my WWE tryout, Dec. 2020.”
Irvin’s tryout was the beginning of her WWE journey, leading to a successful career as a ring announcer. While she ultimately left WWE to pursue other ventures, she’s already confirmed that she plans to return to wrestling in some capacity.
Seeing the brutal impact of her tryout firsthand, do you think people underestimate what it takes to make it in WWE? Drop your thoughts below!