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  • Lilian Garcia Replaces Alicia Taylor On WWE RAW Tonight Due To Flight Cancellations

    WWE RAW ring announcer Alicia Taylor will miss tonight\’s show in Toronto after severe winter weather caused widespread flight cancellations across North America.

    Taylor shared the news on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, writing: \”Currently at the airport with all canceled flights to Canada ?? So, tagging in sister Lil for the fill. Thanks @LilianGarcia #RAW.\”

    WWE Hall of Famer Lilian Garcia will handle ring announcing duties for tonight\’s Royal Rumble go-home show at Scotiabank Arena. Garcia is already in the region after working Saturday Night\’s Main Event at the Bell Centre in Montreal on January 24.

    Garcia is currently on a two-year WWE deal to work Saturday Night\’s Main Event specials and other select appearances. This marks her second time filling in for Taylor, having previously stepped in during a February 2025 RAW in Charlotte.

    How is Weather Impacting WWE Shows This Week?

    The Greater Toronto Area was hit with blizzard conditions over the weekend, with Environment Canada warning of snowfall rates up to 8 cm per hour. The city urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed.

    WWE has been proactive in managing travel logistics, with many talents and staff driving overnight from Montreal to Toronto in company-rented vans following SNME. The company reportedly has multiple contingency plans in place ahead of this weekend\’s Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Tonight\’s RAW airs live on Netflix from Toronto (Preview).

  • John Cena Thanks Ring Announcer Alicia Taylor After Final Survivor Series Intro

    John Cena and WWE ring announcer Alicia Taylor shared a heartfelt exchange on social media following Survivor Series, marking Taylor\’s final time introducing the 17-time world champion during his farewell tour.

    Taylor took to X to reflect on the milestone moment, writing that Survivor Series was her last opportunity to announce Cena. She described it as \”an absolute honor to share the ring\” with someone she called \”The Greatest of ALL-TIME\” during his WWE Farewell Tour.

    Cena responded with a gracious message praising Taylor\’s contributions to WWE programming.

    \”Matches and moments are only memorable if we ALL believe in them. Thank YOU for being a driving force to help audiences around the world enjoy and invest in these moments. NO ONE does it alone,\” Cena wrote. \”Your professionalism, passion, presentation and overall love of the business lay the foundation for lifelong memories.\”

    The exchange highlights the collaborative nature of professional wrestling, where performers like Cena often credit behind-the-scenes talent and support staff for helping create memorable moments. Taylor has served as a ring announcer for WWE since 2018 and has become a fixture on SmackDown.

    Cena\’s farewell tour continues as the WWE legend works toward his retirement from in-ring competition in 2025.