Imagine stepping back into the ring after a legendary career, only to have your final moments feel... unfinished. That’s exactly what happened to WWE Hall of Famer Lita, and it’s got the wrestling world buzzing. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was her last run truly complete, or did it leave fans—and Lita herself—wanting more? Let’s dive in.
Sean Rueter, a seasoned wrestling enthusiast and writer for SBNation and Cageside Seats, has been dissecting the sport since WrestleMania I and blogging about it since WrestleMania 28. Lately, the wrestling landscape has been abuzz with retirements—John Cena, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and AJ Styles all stepping away from the spotlight. Yet, amidst these goodbyes, there’s a growing curiosity about who might lace up their boots again. With the Saudi Arabia event this year, it seems the usual Royal Rumble return speculation has found a new home.
Enter Lita, who recently sat down with The Toronto Sun’s No Holds Barred show (https://youtu.be/RnUG-4yp-Zg?si=jA9jB5ICgvNW_2F6). When asked about a potential comeback, she didn’t shut the door. Her reasoning? It’s all about how her last run ended—and it wasn’t exactly a fairytale farewell.
Lita’s final match was at WrestleMania 39 in 2023, where she teamed up with Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch to defeat Damage CTRL’s Bayley, IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai. It was a triumphant moment, a celebration of her legacy. But just a week later, she was written off with a backstage injury angle, left lying on the ground, seemingly forgotten. And this is the part most people miss: For Lita, it wasn’t just an ending—it felt like an afterthought.
In her own words, ‘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.’
Despite this, Lita remains proud of her accomplishments, both in and out of the ring. But she’s not ruling out a return if the right opportunity arises. ‘I still feel really good,’ she said, ‘and there’s so much talent out there. It’s always fun to mix it up with the current roster.’
Sure, she might not be at her peak Xtreme level anymore, but her performance at WrestleMania proved she’s still got it. Plus, let’s be honest—her theme song and entrance will always get the crowd hyped. Here’s the bold question: Should Lita get one more run, this time with an ending that does her justice? Or is it better to leave her legacy as it stands?
What do you think, wrestling fans? Is Lita’s story truly finished, or does she deserve one last moment in the spotlight? Let’s spark some debate in the comments—agree or disagree, I want to hear your take!
