Over the past month we’ve seen a mass exodus of talent from WWE, the indefinite suspension of Adam Rose, Ryback out of action due to a contract dispute and more releases rumored to be taking place before the month is up. One name that keeps popping up is veteran ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who missed several recent WWE TV appearances. Lilian checked in on Twitter last week stating that she was out of action dealing with a family emergency, but there appears to be more to the situation than that.
Former WWE writer Court Bauer noted on MLW Radio that Lilian was quietly let go last week. When told by his co-host about Lilian’s tweets stating she’ll be back on RAW this coming Monday, Bauer said he confirmed Lilian’s release with someone in WWE right before he began recording that podcast. Bauer clarified that it’s possible WWE simply informed her they would not be renewing her contract, but either way he stated she’s on her way out.
Adding further credence to the story, Dave Meltzer noted in this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE had confirmed Christian’s departure, but had not yet publicly acknowledge the release of “Garcia.”
After a successful run with WWE during the Attitude Era, Lilian returned to the company back in 2011.
Sorry 4 my silence but have been dealing w a family emergency which is why I wasn't @ Payback & #Raw. Hope 2 be bk nxt Mon. Thks 4 tweets?
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) May 6, 2016
TY all 4 prayers concerning my sick family member. Prayers have worked & they r doing much better! I look forward 2 being bk w u nxt Mon ?
— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) May 12, 2016
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