Cathy Kelley

Catherine Anne Kelley (born September 27, 1988) is an American television host, journalist and actress best known for her tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) from 2016 to 2020.[2] Prior to signing with WWE, she was a panelist on Maria Menounos' online network AfterBuzz TV.[3] 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,[4] WOI-DT's The Open House Television Show,[5] DSM Living,[6][7] and JUCE TV's Hot Off The Press.

This article is about the American television host and actress. For the Irish former journalist and writer, see Cathy Kelly.

Cathy Kelley
Birth nameCatherine Anne Kelley
Born (1988-09-27) September 27, 1988
Oak Park, Illinois,
United States
Websitewww.cathykelley.com
Professional wrestling career
Billed height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Debut2016[1]

Personal life

Cathy was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois.[4][2] She grew up with a single mother, but spent much of her time on her father's farm in Vermont.[8] Her grandfather, Bartram Kelley was an aviation pioneer, as the senior engineer of Bell Helicopters.[9]

She is a member of Mensa International.[1]

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.[10] She also hosted "Chatting with Cathy" on AfterBuzz where she interviewed celebrities, social influencers, and friends of the network.[11]

WWE (2016-2020)

Kelley was signed to WWE in February 2016.[10] 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 NXT TakeOver: Portland on February 16.[12]

Film & Television
Year Title Role
2020 BlackAF Flight attendant

References
  1. "Cathy Kelley on WWE.com". WWE. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  2. "Cathy Kelley's Biography". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  3. "Chatting with Cathy on Stitcher Radio". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  4. Dean, Terry (January 22, 2008). "Former OPRF Students Produce Ch. 11 Show". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  5. "About The Open House Television Show". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  6. "About WOI-DT's DSM Living". Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  7. "About DSM Living". Archived from the original on August 27, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  8. McGregor, David. "A Session With Cathy Kelley". tvandfilmreview.com. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  9. "Army Aviation Hall of Fame 1995 Induction". Army Aviation Association of America. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  10. Hanstock, Bill (February 5, 2016). "WWE hires announcer Catherine Kelley". Cageside Seats. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  11. "AfterBuzz TV's Chatting with Cathy". AfterBuzz TV. March 6, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
  12. Middleton, Marc (February 14, 2020). "Cathy Kelley Announces WWE Departure". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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