Lilian Garcia Departs WWE SmackDown, Joins Saturday Night's Main Event

Lilian Garcia announced on Instagram that the March 14th episode of WWE SmackDown was her final show as the full-time ring announcer for the brand. She expressed gratitude to her fans and noted that while she will no longer be a full-time announcer, she will continue to work with WWE by announcing for Saturday Night’s Main Event shows, performing at select special events, and developing new show ideas. Garcia emphasized that WWE is her home and hinted at an exciting new chapter ahead. She previously worked with WWE from 1999 to 2010, returning in 2011, and most recently rejoined in October 2024 after a brief hiatus. Fans reacted with surprise and support, while Garcia reassured them that she may still appear on WWE broadcasts as needed. No replacement for her role has been announced yet.