WWE legend Lita has broken her silence over criticism of Evolution and vowed to “deliver” at the historic pay-per-view.

The iconic Attitude Era and four-time Women’s Champion is coming out of retirement for the first-ever all-female wrestling extravaganza on October 28.

6 WWE legend Lita has hit back at critics of Evolution Credit: WWE

6 The Hall of Famer spoke to SunSport about her return to the ring Credit: Instagram

Fellow Hall of Famer Trish Stratus is another confirmed star making a comeback at the extravaganza with several more favourites from yesteryear likely to join the impressive current roster at the event.

However some critics believe the inclusion of 43-year-old Lita, real name Amy Dumas, Stratus and even the Bella Twins’ is a bad idea from WWE, taking them back to the Divas era.

Lita, who will face her old nemesis Mickie James at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, insists the old guard are not returning to try and steal the spotlight – but she did promise fans would not be disappointed by the in-ring abilities of the veterans.

Speaking to SunSport, she said: “I do think it’s a little odd that the first matches announced were Trish’s and mine because we are not even part of the current roster, even though I do think it’s interesting for people to see us come back.

6 WWE legend Lita is coming out of retirement for the historic Evolution pay-per-view Credit: Instagram

6 Lita will fight Mickie James at the historic event on October 28 Credit: WWE

“But in the same regards to the women’s Royal Rumble, there were a handful of us brought back but I wouldn’t say the focus was on the past generation. It was on the current roster.

“This is an entire night of women’s wrestling and there will be plenty of the current crop having a big spot and featuring and I do think that is what is going to happen – and that’s what it should be about.

“We just happen to be in the matches that were announced first and we are going to deliver – you’ll see.”

Lita, who made a stunning return to feature in the first female Rumble match back in January, also revealed she was as surprised as anyone when it was confirmed she would be competing in her first singles match for 12 years.

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She explained: “We were told a while ago that there was going to be an all-women pay-per-view and they were still getting it together, but they asked if I’d be interested in being a part of it in some capacity – and I told them to count me in.

“That’s pretty much all the conversation was. I didn’t know if I’d be doing commentary or even just being invited to attend to support the women.

6 Lita is a WWE Hall of Famer and last wrestled in singles action against James at Survivor Series 2006 Credit: Instagram

WWE star Trish Stratus talks about her return to the ring

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“And then I found out when you all did that Mickie James would be my opponent and I would not just be a part of Evolution but I’d actually be in the ring. That’s when you just hold your breath and go with it.”

Lita added: “I didn’t speak with Mickie instantly. The next day after the announcement I was like ‘is that real?’ I had to let it sink in and process it.

“And the next morning I was like ‘I’ve got this, this is going to be rad’. That’s when I was on the phone to Mickie.”

You can see Lita, Trish Stratus and other all your favourite female Superstars in action at the inaugural WWE Evolution on October 28. Watch the event live on the WWE Network and Sky Sports Box Office.

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