Swerve Strickland, also known by his music persona Swerve The Realist, and Samantha Irvin, who now performs as Samantha The Bomb, are both actively developing their careers in the music industry. Strickland released his latest single, “Outta Control,” on May 6, while Irvin has been focusing on her musical aspirations and releasing new songs since her departure from her WWE ring announcing role.
A recent Instagram Live session on May 18, 2025, showed Strickland and Irvin working together in a music studio. This collaboration is noteworthy given that Irvin is married to AEW’s Ricochet, who has a significant history with Strickland.
The rivalry between Swerve Strickland and Ricochet in AEW was intense, culminating in a definitive match at the Revolution pay-per-view, which Strickland won. This feud was a turning point for Ricochet, facilitating his transition from a crowd favorite to a prominent heel on the AEW roster. Incidents during their feud, such as Ricochet’s appropriation of Prince Nana’s Embassy robe, characterized the depth of their on-screen animosity.
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The studio session involving Strickland and Irvin indicates a professional interaction between the two artists. This off-screen musical teamwork occurs despite the storied in-ring competitive history involving Strickland and Ricochet.
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