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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).

  • Lilian Garcia Hopes to Announce John Cena’s Final Match

    Lilian Garcia hopes to be the one to announce John Cena for his final match and that should happen if everything goes according to plan. During a recent Instagram Q&A, Garcia addressed her status for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13, 2025.

    \”I will be there. So barring any surprises that I don’t know, I will be announcing it. Hopefully. Hopefully. Hopefully. Fingers crossed.\”

    Garcia and Cena have a rich history, as Lilian announced John countless times following his move to Raw as WWE Champion in 2005. As Garcia explained in her video, though, their connection goes deeper than what fans have seen on WWE TV.

    \”I announced John Cena as The Prototype before he was John Cena… and then just to see his entire career—it’s been absolutely incredible.”

    Garcia summed up her views, saying it would be an \”absolute honor\” to announce John for his final wrestling match. John\’s final match will be decided in an upcoming tournament, as confirmed during November\’s Saturday Night\’s Main Event.

    John first announced his retirement plans at Money in the Bank 2024, and now, his farewell from in-ring competition is mere weeks away. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Cena\’s in-ring farewell.

  • WWE\’s Lilian Garcia Gets Engaged To Ex-Wrestler

    WWE announcer Lilian Garcia is officially off the market after sharing with her fans that she is now an engaged woman. Taking to social media, Garcia shared the exciting news.

    “As you guys know, I was single for almost four years. And I let you guys know earlier this year that I was dating somebod. and it’s gone to another level. I’m engaged! I’m engaged! What?! Yes, I’m engaged. Super happy about it.”

    Garcia didn\’t share who the special man in her life is, but fans may recognize him. Though his identity remains a mystery, Lilian shared that her beau was a wrestler.

    \”I\’m just with somebody who totally gets the business because he actually was a wrestler! You guys are gonna be like \’Wait! Who is this?\’ We\’ll get to that.\”

    Lilian was married to her first husband for 13 years before the couple divorced. In 2009, she married Christopher Jozeph but the couple divorced in April 2022. In her video, Garcia shared the positives from her time as a single woman post-Jozeph.

    “It gave me a time to really heal a lot of past wounds. It gave me a time to really know what I wanted in a relationship. So now in this new relationship, I’m just so extremely happy about it.”

    Garcia vowed to reveal more about her engagement in the future and said that she and her husband-to-be came together organically. We here at SEScoops would like to congratulate Lilian and her husband-to-be on this huge news.

  • WWE Legend Lilian Garcia Returning At Saturday Night\’s Main Event: \’I’m back on the mic\’

    Legendary ring announcer Lilian Garcia recently let her fans know that she is set to return at WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event on May 24th.

    Taking to Instagram, Garcia revealed that she will back on mic in front of fans:

    \”9 more days until I’m back on the mic inside a wrestling ring in front of the best fans in the world!\”

    Lilian Garcia previously returned to the company last year after Samantha Irvin departed the company. She worked on WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown until March before finishing up with the company full-time after the SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain.

    During an interview with Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Lilian Garcia stated that her initial return to WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown led to her involvement in Saturday Night\’s Main Event. She loves what she does and said:

    \”But what was so beautiful that has evolved from it is that even though I’m not going to do the full-time SmackDown announcer anymore, they said, ‘You know what? We love having you [be a] part of this. We want to extend. We want you to Saturday Night’s Main Event. We think you’re a perfect fit for that.’

    \”I love it, I get to wear gowns for that, we dress up a little bit…Then they’re like, look, we’ve got a lot of other shows that we know we’re in talks right now on what we can do. So I’m like, whatever you guys need. Again, whatever you need. Just put me in coach, I’m here.\”

    Saturday Night\’s Main Event will emanate from the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. A couple of matches have been announced for the event. Jey Uso will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Logan Paul, while CM Punk and Sami Zayn will join forces to face Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker.

  • Lilian Garcia Recalls Launching WWE’s First Female-Led Podcast

    Long before podcasting became a staple in wrestling media, Lilian Garcia was setting the standard. After her 2016 exit from WWE, she launched Making Their Way to the Ring, which later evolved into Chasing Glory—becoming one of the first female-led wrestling podcasts.

    “I was the first from wrestling—female—to have her own podcast,” Garcia shared in an interview with Chris Van Vliet. She also noted launching Luchando, a Spanish-language podcast, describing it as another industry first.

    Through candid interviews with WWE and wrestling talent, Garcia created space for emotional and meaningful conversations. Her bilingual platform further connected with Spanish-speaking fans and highlighted diverse voices within the industry.

    As WWE prepares to revive its podcast division, Garcia says fans continue asking for her return.

    “I have so many fans that keep going, ‘Can you please bring it back?’” she said, reflecting on the podcast’s deeper purpose. “Getting to know these superstars like never before was powerful.”

    Whether or not Chasing Glory returns, Garcia’s legacy in wrestling podcasting remains significant—authentic, empathetic, and ahead of its time.

  • From Rock Bottom to Raw: Lilian Garcia’s Emotional Road Back to WWE

    Lilian Garcia’s emotional journey back to WWE in 2023 wasn’t just a career comeback; it was a lifeline. After stepping away in 2016 to care for her ailing father, Garcia faced a series of personal losses and hardships. Tragically, her father passed away on Christmas Day, followed by her mother in 2021.

    Amidst these personal struggles, she also endured a divorce, lost her voice due to a gas leak, and watched her income dwindle. With only one month of financial stability left, everything changed. Garcia recounted on Insight with Chris Van Vliet:

    “I had one more month of income… Two weeks later, I get the call from Triple H to come back.”

    This moment marked a turning point in her life. She described the timing as divine, believing that God was using her story to help others.

    Garcia’s decision to leave WWE wasn’t forced; it was a conscious choice made when her father fell ill. She expressed no regrets about this decision, stating,

    “I didn’t have to walk away, but I chose to walk away when my dad got sick. I will never regret that decision.”

    After the loss of her parents and the painful experience of divorce, she found solace in her faith, ultimately surrendering control and embracing healing.

    Garcia’s message resonates deeply with those struggling in silence. Her openness about fear, loss, and surrender serves as a powerful call to action for anyone facing uncertainty. She encourages them to embrace the journey, assuring them that they will find pride and fulfillment on the other side.

    Beyond her wrestling career, Garcia’s comeback was a journey of rediscovering her purpose. Now, she is an integral part of WWE’s rotating lineup, hosting Saturday Night’s Main Event. Her voice, both literally and figuratively, stands stronger than ever, a testament to her resilience and strength.

  • Lilian Garcia Announces SmackDown Exit, Future WWE Role

    Lilian Garcia returned to WWE in late 2024 as the replacement for Samantha Irvin. In January 2025, Garcia was moved to SmackDown but now her time with the blue brand has come to an end.

    On Instagram, Garcia shared that the March 14, edition of WWE SmackDown would be her final show as a full-time ring announcer for the blue brand. However, Garcia will continue to serve as the ring announcer for WWE Saturday Night\’s Main Event shows, giving the events an added dose of nostalgia. Garcia will also sing at certain events and added that she is working on other show ideas.

    It\’s fitting that Garcia\’s final SmackDown came in Barcelona, Spain, given that her singing career began when she was a child in Madrid. Garcia joined WWE in August 1999 and just weeks later, fell victim to a figure-four leg-lock by Jeff Jarrett, who was an on-screen misogynist at the time.

    After a decade, Garcia left WWE in 2009 but returned the following year to fill in for Justin Roberts. Garcia\’s second full-time run with WWE began in December 2011 and ended in 2019. Now, fans will continue to be a part of WWE programming, though it remains to be seen who will fill in for her as the ring announcer for SmackDown.

  • Lilian Garcia Shares How Infestation Almost Ended Her Announcing Career

    Lilian Garcia has made her triumphant return to WWE programming, but only after overcoming a career-threatening health ordeal. On Instagram, Garcia opened up about her struggle with severe breathing problems caused by mold infestations in three different homes.

    \”It caused severe inflammation in my lungs. That inflammation was so severe that it wreaked havoc on my vocal cords and projection,\” Garcia shared.

    The situation worsened due to a gas leak, ultimately forcing Garcia to step away from her role as an announcer for the Professional Fighters League. Thankfully, after a challenging recovery process, Garcia expressed gratitude to her doctors, medical staff, and the power of prayer for helping her heal.

    Lilian Garcia Comments On WWE Return, Samantha Irvin’s Exit

    Earlier this year, Garcia returned to WWE, taking over for Samantha Irvin following Irvin\’s abrupt departure. Reflecting on her journey, Garcia expressed deep appreciation for being able to perform again after enduring such a harrowing experience.

    \”To be back in the WWE, and now leading worship tomorrow, this is why this means so much to me—because it was almost stripped away.\”

    Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Lilian Garcia, as the WWE Raw announcer is thrilled to be able to announce once more.

  • Lilian Garcia Says WWE Return Opportunity Felt Like a Gift From Her Late Father

    Lilian Garcia was unprepared for the wave of emotions that swept over her when WWE recently reached out with an offer to return.

    Garcia has now rejoined WWE full-time as the ring announcer for WWE Raw. She originally departed in 2016 to care for her ailing father, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day of that year.

    In a live Q&A session with fans on Instagram held Monday, Garcia shared insights about her father’s influence on her return to WWE.

    “When I got the call, just a few weeks ago… I felt like this was my dad and his gift, bringing me to this again,” Garcia revealed.

    “I have missed you guys, and I will say that when my music hit and I came out in Philadelphia, I was not prepared for the love. I felt this massive wave come over me, this rush and energy.”

    Lilian Garcia

    Lilian Garcia pursued several professional endeavors during years outside the squared circle. She hosted several podcasts, did broadcasting work for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) mixed martial arts promotion, pursuing her music career and made several television appearances.

    She also made a one-off cameos for WWE during this time, including ring announcing various special events (including the all-women\’s WWE Evolution PPV), as well as several milestone episodes of WWE programming (Raw 25th Anniversary special in January 2018 and Raw Reunion in July 2019).

    Follow Lilian Garcia on Instagram @LilianGarcia.

  • Lilian Garcia Comments On WWE Return, Samantha Irvin\’s Exit

    Lilian Garcia is excited to be back as part of WWE\’s programming after making her return during the October 21, 2024, edition of WWE Raw. Garcia returned as the red brand\’s ring announcer, replacing Samantha Irvin who has since left the role. Irvin announced her exit with a lengthy statement shared on social media in which she expressed her gratitude to the WWE and her fans.

    On Instagram, Garcia shared her excitement to be back in WWE after years away and spoke of her nerves surrounding her first night back on the job.

    ”Well, now you know. Oh my gosh, guys did just happen? Did I just really go back to the WWE, after being gone for like 8 years? I mean, I’ve popped in every now and then but it’s been 8 years since I’ve been a full-time announcer there. My goodness, when my music hit and I got introduced, the cheers and applause that you gave me tonight, thank you for that.

    \”Because I was nervous, I could even tell I was nervous when I was announcing. But it is all worth, all worth taking a risk and a gamble and just coming back. Just seeing everyone, like the WWE Superstars, my friends, the crew and I’m excited and I’m strapping on my seatbelt for that.

    Lilian also had a message for Samantha Irvin, and sees huge things in the future for the announcer she has replaced.

    \”Sam, I do wanna tell you, I think you’re an extraordinary talent and you’re unbelievable and I know it wasn’t easy to walk away from here and I wish you all the success in your music career, I know you’re gonna kill it. Okay WWE Universe I look forward to seeing you, signing your autographs, giving you high fives and all of that, I love you. I’m back home!”

    Irvin and Garcia have often been compared, much to the delight of the former WWE Raw ring announcer who is now ready to spread her wings outside the company. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Lilian Garcia now that she\’s home in WWE once more.

  • Lilian Garcia Returns On (10/21) WWE Raw as Replacement for Samantha Irvin

    This week, Samantha Irvin surprised everyone when she announced her abrupt exit from WWE Raw as the ring announcer of the show. Irvin\’s departure came mere hours before the latest edition of the red brand, but a replacement was found in time for the broadcast.

    Before the October 21, edition of WWE Monday Night Raw went on the air, commentator Joe Tessitore shared that Lilian Garica is back in WWE and will be announcing for the red brand moving forward.

    Unfortunately, Garcia showed a bit of rust on the show, as her first announcement of the evening saw an error. Ahead of a tag-team match, Garcia said the match was part of a tournament to determine the \”Number one containers\” for the World Tag Team Championships.

    Garcia had been seen in Philadelphia before this week\’s Raw, which led many to speculate that she would be replacing Samantha Irvin as the show\’s ring announcer. Garcia was a part of WWE from 1999 to 2009 and had a second run from 2011 to 2019. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Lillian Garcia now that she has once again returned to WWE.

  • Lilian Garcia\’s Reason For Leaving WWE: \”I Made the Right Decision\”

    WWE Hall of Famer Lilian Garcia recently revealed why she decided to part ways with WWE in 2016. Speaking with Ten Count Media, Garcia revealed an emotional story of her father’s illness which led to her departure. In March 2015, he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, which forced her to move him in with her for treatment. The hospital near his home in South Carolina had run out of options and she brought him to California for treatments.

    “My father got really sick, and I took care of him. We found out at the end of 2015 that he’s got bladder cancer, and I moved him in with me because the hospital in South Carolina where he lived had run out of options. I moved him in with me [in] March of 2016, and he was going to City of Hope, and they were trying all sorts of different experiments on him.”

    In 2016, she and her family were informed that her father had limited time left. The former ring announcer had to put an end to her WWE career to be with her father. Her father passed away on Christmas Day in 2016. Lilian Garcia reflected on her decision to step away and said that she would have continued working with WWE if the situation was in her favor. However, she doesn\’t regret her choice and she knows she made the right decision.

    “And then it was in August of 2016 that they said to us, they didn’t tell him we wanted to keep it away from him. But they told my sister and I that he had two weeks to three months to live, and I just knew I couldn’t get back on a plane.

    I knew that was it my sister and I went full on caretaking for him, and he ended up lasting five months. But he passed on Christmas Day in 2016, and I still look back, and I know I made the right decision.”

    Garcia is one of the legendary WWE ring announcers and she joined the company back in 1999. She was also involved in a handful of storylines during her time with the company. She first departed the company in 2009 but returned a couple of years later. She then had a run for five more years with the company. She is currently announcing for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), an MMA league launched in 2018. Garcia also runs a podcast, Chasing Glory.

    Lilian Garcia\’s most recent appearance in WWE took place on May 13th edition of WWE Raw and she was introduced by ring announcer Samantha Irvin. Irvin had introduced Gunther while Garcia introduced Kofi Kingston for their King of The Ring match. Garcia recently revealed how the appearance came together.

  • Lilian Garcia Shares How Her Surprise WWE Monday Night Raw Appearance Came About

    Lilian Garcia\’s appearance on the May 13, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw was something of a last-minute call, according to the former ring announcer. 

    Garcia appeared on the show and was introduced by current Raw ring announcer Samantha Irvin. Together, the pair introduced a King of the Ring quarter-final match with Irvin introducing GUNTHER while Garcia introduced Kofi Kingston. 

    Taking to her Instagram Story, Garcia shared all about her appearance on Raw. The announcer shared that at first she was only at the show to say hi and catch up with friends before plans changed. 

    “I just stopped by to say hi to everybody. Next thing you know, I was on the show. It was so much fun. Triple H, thank you so much for including me in the show. Doing that with Samantha was so awesome.\”

    Garcia was also grateful for the response the WWE Universe gave her and admitted that she misses the weekly roar of the crowd. 

    \”The fans and the reception that I got, you guys are amazing. I miss you. I’m just so glad that I can pop in every now and then. I hope you guys had fun tonight because there’s nothing like a live Raw event. Until next time, I love you.”

    Garcia was with WWE from 1999 to 2009 but made a one-off return in April 2020 after the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption left Justin Roberts overseas. She returned full-time in 2011 before departing again in 2016 and has made sporadic appearances for the company ever since. 

  • Lilian Garcia Returns For Guest Ring Announcer Duties During 5/13 WWE RAW

    Lilian Garcia made a return to WWE television during the May 13 episode of RAW. She received an amazing homecoming from fans as she filled in for guest announcing duties. 

    During Garcia\’s appearance, she expressed her pride in Samantha Irvin, who had introduced her. Garcia then introduced Kofi Kingston for his match against GUNTHER in the quarterfinals of the 2024 King of the Ring tournament.

    Prior to her appearance, Lilian released a backstage video of herself and Samantha. They were very happy to see each other as they prepared for the night\’s show.

    This was a fitting appearance for Garcia, as it took place on the day after Mother\’s Day. Samantha Irvin posted a photo posing with the legendary WWE ring announcer, proclaiming that this counts as her photo to celebrate the Mother\’s Day.

    Lilian Garcia\’s WWE Departure

    In 2016, during her second tenure with WWE, Garcia\’s father was battling cancer. This situation led her to leave her full-time role as a WWE ring announcer to spend more time with her ailing father.

    After leaving WWE, Lilian Garcia started hosting two podcasts, \”Making Their Way to the Ring\” and the Spanish-language \”Luchando Con Lilian Garcia,\” both distributed by Maria Menounos\’ AfterBuzz TV network. On July 31, 2017, Garcia launched her new podcast, \”Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia.\”

    Despite her nearly ten-year absence from WWE, Garcia remains beloved within the company.