Lita Reflects on 'Weird' End to Last WWE Run, Doesn't Rule Out Return

WWE Hall of Famer discusses her 2023 WrestleMania appearance and future plans

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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In a recent interview, WWE Hall of Famer Lita spoke about the 'weird' way her last run with the company ended in 2023, saying she was abruptly written off television after a celebratory WrestleMania match. While satisfied with her accomplishments, Lita didn't rule out a potential return to the ring, noting the wealth of current talent she'd enjoy mixing it up with.

Why it matters

Lita is one of the most popular and influential female wrestlers of all time, helping pave the way for women's wrestling to become a central part of WWE programming. Her potential return would be a major event for the company and its fanbase, who have fond memories of her groundbreaking career.

The details

Lita said her WrestleMania 39 match in 2023, where she and Becky Lynch defended the WWE Women's Tag Team titles, ended 'weird' when she was suddenly 'just laying on the ground' and written off TV. She was then attacked by Trish Stratus, who revealed herself as the culprit. Despite the abrupt ending, Lita said she's still satisfied with her accomplishments, but wouldn't rule out a return 'if the right opportunity came' to work with the current talented roster.

  • Lita's last match with WWE took place at WrestleMania 39 in 2023.
  • On the following episode of Raw, Trish Stratus revealed herself as Lita's attacker.
  • Lita's last appearance on WWE programming was the November 14, 2023 episode of NXT.

The players

Lita

A WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most popular and influential female wrestlers of all time.

Trish Stratus

Another WWE Hall of Famer who revealed herself as the attacker of Lita during her last WWE run in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“It was a little weird the way it ended. I had this really fun, celebratory match at WrestleMania, and then the next thing I know they're like, 'Oh, by the way, you're just going to be laying on the ground and we don't need you anymore.' And I was like, 'Oh, okay.' It felt complete, and then it didn't, just the way things kind of ended.”

— Lita (Toronto Sun)

“With the success I was able to have, I also kind of had the office breathing down my neck, being like, 'Don't go get the big head. Don't go thinking you're anything.' So it kind of made me be like — even if I would get a larger reaction…I'd probably be like, 'Well, you know, yeah, that took the whole team and that wasn't just me.'”

— Lita (Toronto Sun)

The takeaway

Lita's potential return to the ring would be a major event for WWE and its fanbase, as she is one of the most influential and popular female wrestlers of all time. While her last run ended abruptly, her willingness to consider a comeback speaks to the enduring appeal of her legacy and the current talent she could work with.