Garcia made her return to WWE as the WWE RAW ring announcer on October 21, just hours after Samantha Irvin announced her departure. She previously had two stints with WWE, and she continued to make occasional appearances after she stepped away in 2016. Garcia made a one-off appearance in May 2024 before her return in October.

Lilian Garcia provided more details about how her return came together on an Instagram Q&A. (H/t Jeremy Lambert of Fightful for the transcription)

"When I got the call, just a few weeks ago, I got the call to come back," Garcia said. "I felt like this was my dad and his gift, bringing me to this again. 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 feel like this massive wall came through me with this rush and this energy. I thank you so much."

Additionally, Garcia looked back on stepping away from WWE in 2016 and noted that she was taking care of her ailing father.