Justin Roberts Reacts To Lilian Garcia Replacing Him On RAW, Has Twitter Exchange With TNA Employee
After WWE exercised its option to not renew the contract of Justin Roberts last week, Lilian Garcia is once again the ring announcer of Monday Night RAW. The move was made official last night with Garcia handling ring announcing duties throughout the three-hour broadcast from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Although he was replaced on the show, Roberts has no hard feelings.
"It's Monday! #RAW goes live-wait-bad habit, sorry! #MondayNightRelaxation & Congratulations Lilian, best of luck!" Roberts wrote on Instagram minutes before RAW went live on the USA Network.
It's worth noting that Roberts and TNA commentator Taz had a brief exchange on Twitter just as RAW began at 8:00 p.m.?Roberts responded to Taz the very same minute.
Hey @OfficialTAZ how are ya?
? Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) October 20, 2014
Meanwhile, Garcia was delighted with the fan response on her return to RAW. She stated the following after the show:
TY all 4 such a nice welcome for my return to @WWE #RAW. I feel very blessed 2 announce & sing 4 u and look forward 2 many yrs together!??
? Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) October 21, 2014