Tag: Lilian Garcia

Lilian Garcia Steps Away from Full-Time WWE Ring Announcing, SmackDown in Barcelona was Her Last Full-Time Show

For decades, Lilian Garcia’s voice has been synonymous with some of WWE’s most legendary moments. From championship introductions to emotional farewells, her signature delivery has been immortalized in WWE history, video games, and collectibles. However, a new era is beginning, as Garcia has officially announced that her most recent appearance on WWE SmackDown was her final show as the blue brand’s full-time ring announcer.

Garcia broke the news to fans via Instagram, thanking the Spanish crowd at Friday’s event before confirming that she would no longer be a full-time announcer for WWE moving forward.

“There’s just a new era upon us. Things are being shifted around,” Garcia explained, hinting at broader changes within the company.

Not a Farewell, But a Transition

While stepping away from weekly announcing duties, Garcia made it clear that she’s not cutting ties with WWE. She confirmed that she will still be involved with the company in select capacities, including performing at special events. Her first scheduled appearance post-SmackDown departure will be at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, where she will be lending her vocal talents.

Additionally, Garcia teased new projects in collaboration with WWE, though she remained tight-lipped on specifics.

“I am working with WWE on some new projects,” she revealed. “So, I invite you to follow me and just keep along this journey. It’s a brand new chapter, and we’ll see what happens.”

What’s Next for Garcia—and WWE’s Announcing Team?

Although she’s stepping back from her weekly role, Garcia assured fans that WWE will always be home to her. Before officially ending her full-time duties, she will be part of the promotion’s European tour, specifically the upcoming German leg.

As of now, WWE has not announced a permanent replacement for Garcia on SmackDown, but she left the door open for occasional returns.

“You never know if I pop up on Raw or SmackDown whenever I’m needed,” she said, suggesting that she may still lend her iconic voice to WWE when the moment calls for it.

Garcia’s departure from weekly programming marks the end of an era, but her continued presence ensures that her legacy will live on in WWE. Whether through special appearances or new projects, fans haven’t heard the last of Lilian Garcia just yet.

Shakeup To WWE’s Ring Announcing Teams

In a noteworthy shakeup within WWE, it has been reported by PWInsider that two prominent ring announcers, Lilian Garcia and Alicia Taylor, are set to switch brands in the near future. This change signals a fresh start for both announcers as they bring their unique energy to new audiences.

Lilian Garcia Heads to SmackDown

A seasoned WWE veteran, Lilian Garcia will transition from her recent role on RAW to take over announcing duties on SmackDown. Known for her polished delivery and emotional performances, Garcia is no stranger to the SmackDown stage, having previously made her mark on the brand during her illustrious career. Fans can expect to hear her voice as early as tonight’s episode.

Alicia Taylor Joins RAW

Meanwhile, Alicia Taylor will step into the RAW spotlight, officially beginning her tenure this coming Monday. Taylor has gained a loyal following with her dynamic style and passion for the sport, most recently showcased during her time on NXT. Her transition to RAW provides an exciting opportunity to expand her reach to the red brand’s worldwide audience.

Both announcers bring a unique flair to their roles, and this swap adds a fresh layer of intrigue as WWE continues to fine-tune its on-air presentation. Be sure to catch Lilian Garcia on SmackDown tomorrow night, and don’t miss Alicia Taylor’s RAW debut this Monday on Netflix.

Lillian Garcia Returns To WWE, Replaces Samantha Irvin As Raw Ring Announcer

Veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia is back with WWE following the departure of Samantha Irvin on Monday. Garcia was brought out during a commercial break on Monday’s edition of “WWE Raw,” and WWE posted the video on X (formerly known as Twitter). It was reported earlier in the day that Garcia was backstage at the show.

During the commercial break, Joe Tessitore got on the microphone to the live audience and told them to use their high energy to welcome back the veteran announcer, who had previously worked for the company for ten years from 1999 to 2009, before taking a two-year hiatus. She returned to WWE in 2011 and left the company once again in 2016, but made sporadic appearances throughout the years, before officially making her return as “Raw’s” ring announcer on Monday. Garcia also spoke to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania crowd during the break and said it felt good to be back.

Irvin’s announcement came as a shock to many on Monday afternoon when the fan-favorite announced she had finished with the company via a statement on her X account. Garcia seemingly passed the proverbial torch to Irvin during a “Raw” segment in May. While Irvin didn’t make her future plans known in her statement, her fiancé, former WWE star Ricochet, joined AEW back in August.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Lilian Garcia Signs On As Ring Announcer For MMA Promotion

Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia is lending her pipes to the MMA world, as she’ll be the new in-cage announcer for an MMA promotion.

Garcia was a guest on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday to announce that she’s joined the Professional Fighters League as the in-cage announcer. PFL airs on ESPN+ and ESPN2.

“It’s so exciting to be back in the ring,” Lilian told Helwani. “I love combat sports and I’ve been a fan for many, many years.” Garcia also says PFL focusing on seasons got her interested in taking the job.

The new season of PFL begins on May 9 at the Nassau Colliseum.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Despite Neck Issue, Sting Feels He Could Still Wrestle Undertaker (AUDIO)

Sting vs. The Undertaker is a match that will likely never happen … but “The Icon” believes he’s still physically capable enough to put on a good match with “The Deadman.”

As you may recall, Sting was forced to retire from the ring due to medical issues. However, the wrestler told Lilian Garcia on the latest Chasing Glory podcast he feels like he and Taker would tell an incredible story if they were somehow given the opportunity.

“It’s sad to, because even at my age, I feel like I could still go — I could still have a real good Undertaker match, for example,” said Sting. “I think we could tell an incredible story with the gimmicks and the mystique of both of them.”

Sting said he’s always yearned for the showdown with Undertaker. Missing out on that match is one of the few regrets he has for not coming to WWE sooner.

“You know, I’ve had these ideas for 20 years — some of the ideas I have in my head,” he added.  “It would be something I think people would talk about for a long time.”

Despite those desires, don’t get confused: Sting says he has no plans to return to the ring.  After being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, he made it clear he’s done.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Listen Garcia’s interview with Sting at the link below:

https://app.stitcher.com/splayer/f/199606/55553791

WWE Announced Lilian Garcia As WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal Ring Announcer

Image result for Lilian Garcia to guest ring announce the first-ever WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal

WWE has announced that Lilian Garcia will be the ring announcer for the first-ever WrestleManiaWomen’s Battle Royal at WrestleMania 34.

Veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia will return as the guest ring announcer for the first-ever WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal, WWE.com can confirm.

A longtime member of the broadcast team throughout WWE’s Attitude Era, Lilian is also known for her stirring renditions of “America the Beautiful.” Her return to The Showcase of the Immortals comes in tandem with the establishment of the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal, a counterpart to the male-centric Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal that will feature Superstars from Raw, SmackDown LIVE and NXT. Raw’s Sasha Banks became the first woman to declare for the contest on Monday; she was followed on Tuesday by SmackDown LIVE’s Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi as well as The Riott Squad — Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.

Tune in to WrestleMania 34 on Sunday, April 8, to see the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal begin another chapter in the Women’s Evolution, helped along in no small part by the forbear who will announce it to the world.

Lilian Garcia’s Father Passed Away On Christmas

Lilian Garcia dad father passes away dies dead cancer wwe announcer

Former WWE announcer Lilian Garcia’s  father passed away on Sunday after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Garcia says she’s obviously emotional after his passing, but paying tribute to her dad’s life is very important at this moment — so she plans to work with a charity that assists veterans, like her father.

As we previously reported, Garcia left WWE in August to be with her dad during his battle with bladder cancer and multiple myeloma. She returned for 1-night this month to sing at Tribute to the Troops.

The charity Lilian plans to work with is called Fisher House Foundation and they’re best known for a network of comfort homes where military/veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. If you’d like to donate CLICK HERE.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Read Lilian’s touching words below:

Lilian Garcia Comments On Her Absence From WWE Programming

Source: Bleacher Report

Lilian Garcia announced Monday she is taking a break from WWE to be closer to her father, who is battling cancer.

In a post on Instagram, the ring announcer wrote maintaining WWE‘s grueling travel schedule would be unrealistic, as she hopes to spend as much time with her dad as possible:

After working for WWE for a decade, Garcia left in September 2009 in order to focus on her recording career. Prior to her departure, she gave an address on the Sept. 21, 2009, edition of Raw:

The 49-year-old then returned to the company in December 2011 on an episode of SmackDown:

Should circumstances change at some point in the future, fans could see Garcia in a WWE ring again.

If a full-time return proves out of the question, she could appear for special occasions. Howard Finkel announced CM Punk’s arrival at Survivor Series 2011, and Tony Chimel came back to introduce Edge and Christian at Fastlane 2016. A similar role might be on the cards for Garcia down the line.

Lilian Garcia NOT released. Takes time off for sick father 

We have learned via pro wrestling sheet that despite speculation WWE announcer Lilian Garcia has not been released by WWE.

She is however taking time off to spend time with her father who has been battling cancer and who has had complications in the past month. 

Sources close to Lilian say her father was having major complications in his battle with cancer and WWE not only approved her emergency leave, but the company has been constantly checking in since.

You can read Lilian’s full statement on the matter here 

Imagine my surprise today when I woke up to find out that I was among the top trends in the world on twitter! What for, I said to myself….wait, does that say “Lilian Garcia released from WWE”?? That’s when I knew I had to set the story straight. As you know, I have been absent from TV for the past few weeks missing “WWE Payback” & two “WWE Monday Night Raw’s”. I mentioned on twitter that it was due to a family member being ill. Well, that family member is my father. He has been battling bladder cancer and multiple Myeloma (blood cancer) and due to a reaction to the chemotherapy, he became very ill these past two weeks. On top of that, he had to go into two emergency procedures on his kidneys. To say he has had it tough is an understatement. However, he is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army, being a Veteran from the Korean and Vietnam Wars, so his spirit is that of a fighter. I am so inspired by how he has taken on this disease and continues to battle it with all his might. He has allowed me to share this story as he hopes his journey will inspire anyone else who is battling cancer. Luckily he is doing much better now and gearing up for a new treatment next week. As you can imagine, my entire family has been through a rollercoaster of emotions and cherishing all the time we have with him. I truly believe in the power of prayer and ask all of you to please pray for him and also my mother. They have been married for 62 years, so you can imagine the bond they share together.  

 

I want to thank all of you for the many messages you have tweeted & FB’d me when you thought I had been released. It truly shows me how much I matter to you, and right now more than ever, I needed to know that. Above all, I want to thank the WWE for all their support & love during this hard time. They have been constantly checking in on me and also given me the time I needed to get my father strong again. I feel so proud to work for a company that cares so much. 

 

So, on to Monday, I will be back on RAW and couldn’t be happier as I have missed you all very much!! Thank you and I love you!!!

 

Xoxo,

Lilian

We here at WNB would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Lilian and her family. 

Lilian Garcia’s Slip Leads To Argument At RAW?

Source: WrestlingINC

As seen on last night’s WWE RAW, Lilian Garcia started to announce Zack Ryder’s first WWE Intercontinental Title defense before the match was set up with The Miz. It was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio and by fans in attendance that while Lilian was jumping the gun on the announcement, a WWE production worker banged on the apron to get her to stop. This led to Lilian going over and getting into it with the worker. Apparently the two had a pretty heated exchange at ringside.