Cathy Kelley


Catherine Anne Kelley is an American television host, journalist and actress best known for her tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment from 2016 to 2020. Prior to signing with WWE, she was a panelist on Maria Menounos' online network AfterBuzz TV. She was a part of AfterBuzz's WWE's Monday Night Raw, WWE's NXT, and ABC's The Bachelor recap shows. Cathy also hosted and contributed to Sam Roberts' show on Sirius XM, WTTW's GenYTV, WOI-DT's The Open House Television Show, DSM Living, and JUCE TV's Hot Off The Press.

Personal life

Cathy was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. She grew up with a single mother, but spent much of her time on her father's farm in Vermont. Her grandfather, Bartram Kelley was an aviation pioneer, as the senior engineer of Bell Helicopters.
She is a member of Mensa International.

Career

AfterBuzz TV

Kelley was a host and panelist on Maria Menounos' online network AfterBuzz TV on Raw, NXT, and The Bachelor recap shows. She hosted the shows for over two years. She also hosted "Chatting with Cathy" on AfterBuzz where she interviewed celebrities, social influencers, and friends of the network.

WWE (2016-2020)

Kelley was signed to WWE in February 2016. She was assigned as a backstage correspondent in NXT and a social media correspondent, hosting WWE Now on the company's website and YouTube channel. On November 1, 2019, Kelley made a one night appearance on SmackDown as backstage interviewer after most of the WWE roster were stuck overseas. On January 3, 2020, she made her official debut in the same capacity. On February 13, 2020, Kelley announced on social media that she was leaving WWE and her last day with the company was at on February 16.

Film & Television