WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia marries former wrestler
Lilian Garcia kicked off WrestleMania week by getting married to Patrick Ellrich on April 12. Garcia announced their engagement in November last year. Initially she did not reveal his identity.
Ellrich is a former pro wrestler who competed in NWA Anarchy. He was Xavier Woods’ former tag team partner. Garcia told The Takedown on SI that originally they planned a bigger wedding with Trish Stratus and Candice Michelle flying in as guests. However, the couple felt it was becoming overwhelming and decided to elope instead.
“Yeah, we were gonna do a bigger wedding with more friends, Garcia said. “Trish Stratus was ready to fly in. Candice Michelle, like yeah, there were some people that were ready to fly in. But as we were preparing, it started getting very overwhelming. So, the joy started depleting and the stress of it started piling on.
Garcia felt the intimate ceremony was perfect and peaceful.
“We could not have orchestrated this any better. During the ceremony, we were overlooking a bridge and you could hear the water flowing and the birds chirping. It was so peaceful. The whole vibe was peaceful.”
After their wedding, the couple plan to attend WrestleMania for which Ellrich cannot contain his excitement.
“I can’t hide how I am absolutely over the moon excited I am to be going to WrestleMania. “In Vegas and a couple days after we get married? With Lillian Garcia? I’m so excited. I love the lineup of matches. I’m pumped about getting to go to the Hall of Fame as well. Getting to see what she’s (Lilian) doing with Trish that week and then getting to just run around WWE World for a few days as well? I can’t hide my excitement.”
“Not a lot of people know that she and I traveled together her entire career. She was there seven years straight, She and I rode together for that whole time. We have stories. We have many stories. So we’re going to share some of those stories and then answer the Q and A’s on Thursday night. I’m supposed to be doing something at WWE World Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Friday night is Hall of Fame”
Garcia met Ellrich at his Proper Hop Taphouse after a hike on a Bumble date she figured out would never work out. After conversing with Ellrich she learned he owned the place and was a former wrestler which she found to be quite the coincidence.
Garcia had two runs with WWE within 1999 to 2019. She returned in 2024 and makes sporadic appearances for key events. She served as a special announcer for John Cena’s last match in December 2025.
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