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By Andrew Ravens
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Legendary ring announcer Lilian Garcia has announced that she has signed a new contract extension with WWE. The deal will keep her with the company for another two years, extending her stay through late 2027.
The news comes exactly one year after Garcia made her return to WWE in October 2024. She took to Instagram to share her excitement about continuing her journey with the company.
Garcia credited the support of the WWE fans for fueling her passion over the past year. She reflected on the opportunities she has had since returning.
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“Exactly 1 year ago today, I returned to my home – the @wwe. What an incredible year it has been being able to announce shows on Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Saturday Nights Main Event & Worlds Collide!” she wrote.
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She also highlighted the expanded nature of her role, which has gone beyond traditional ring announcing. “In fact, being able to continue to also sing and now announce in Spanish has been such an added treat!!” she said.
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Garcia then made the official announcement about her new contract, revealing that the deal was finalized just yesterday, October 20. She reaffirmed her commitment to the WWE fans.
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“Which is why I am so excited to announce that just yesterday, I signed on for another TWO YEARS with WWE!!!! When I say “I’ll Be Ur Girl Til The End Of The World” I mean it!"
Garcia initially returned to replace Samantha Irvin as the full-time announcer for Monday Night Raw. She later transitioned into a role focusing more on special events, such as Saturday Night's Main Event broadcasts.
With her new two-year extension secured, Lilian Garcia will continue to lend her iconic voice to big WWE moments. While Alicia Taylor handles weekly duties on SmackDown and NXT, Garcia's presence will likely be felt at upcoming premium live events like Survivor Series: WarGames and the final match of John Cena in December, ensuring her legendary status continues to grow.
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