Rikishi praises recently departed WWE star; rates her run with the company a 10
Rikishi sent a heartfelt message to a departed WWE star. The veteran is the father of The Usos and Solo Sikoa in real life.
Samantha Irvin announced her departure from the company ahead of last week's edition of WWE RAW. It was later reported that Lilian Garcia was re-hired by the company and she served as the ring announcer last Monday night on the red brand.
Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, the 59-year-old praised Irvin and claimed that she will be a success in whatever she does next. The WWE Hall of Famer also rated her run with the company as a perfect 10/10. The legend shared a clip of his comments about Samantha Irvin on his Instagram story and you can check it out by clicking here.
"I think it was a ten [rating Irvin's run in the company]. Drop bombs, that is what that means, drop bombs. [...] Keep doing you girl, keep doing you," he said.
Check out a screengrab of his Instagram story below:
![The Hall of Famer praises Samantha Irvin following her departure from the company.[Photo credits: Screenshot of Rikishi's Instagram story]](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/10/1bb9a-17301523208510-1920.jpg?w=500)
Samantha Irvin is engaged to former WWE Superstar Ricochet in real life. The 36-year-old high-flying star left the company earlier this year and currently performs in All Elite Wrestling.
Bill Apter comments on Rikishi's dispute with former WWE writer Vince Russo
Legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter sided with Rikishi after the Hall of Famer called out Vince Russo for bashing Jey Uso after he won the Intercontinental Championship.
Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's The Wrestling Time Machine show, Apter shared that he agreed with Rikishi over Russo. The veteran noted that the title was not a prop, and wondered if Russo would feel the same if Main Event Jey captured the World Heavyweight Championship.
"I really got upset with this because the fans wanted him to win so badly," Apter said. "He won it and it meant so much to him that he was very emotional. It's not a prop. He won the championship. How could you look at it as a prop? Would you look at the World Championship as a prop? All these years, I can't believe Vince Russo said this and I'm hot at him for doing that. I agree with Rikishi, I really do." [2:40 – 3:11]
You can check out Apter's comments in the video below:
Jey reunited with his twin brother Jimmy Uso this past Friday night on SmackDown and helped cost The Bloodline's Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa the WWE Tag Team Championship. It will be interesting to see if the 39-year-old ever gets the chance to capture another singles title again.