Catherine Kelley
Catherine Anne Kelley (born September 27, 1988) is an American journalist, television host, model, and actress, best known for her work with WWE. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a BA in multimedia journalism, Kelley began her on‑air career hosting local TV programs before joining Maria Menounos’ AfterBuzz TV in 2012 as a panelist and podcast host. She signed with WWE in February 2016, making her debut as a pre‑show interviewer for NXT TakeOver: Dallas on April 1, 2016. During her first WWE run (2016–2020), she hosted digital series such as WWE Now and contributed to Sirius XM’s Sam Roberts Show. In February 2020, she announced her departure from WWE to pursue acting—landing a guest role on Netflix’s #blackAF—before returning to WWE in October 2022 as a backstage interviewer on the Raw brand. In June 2023 she moved to SmackDown, then returned to Raw in February 2024. Kelly is also a member of Mensa International and has modeled for various lifestyle publications.
Acting
- 2022The SmackDown LowDownCathy Kelley1 ep.
- 2020#blackAFFlight Attendant1 ep.
- 2019WWE's The BumpCathy Kelley1 ep.
- 2016Raw TalkCathy Kelley13 ep.
- 2016The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of AwesomenessCathy Kelley1 ep.
- 1999WWE Friday Night SmackDown66 ep.
- 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventCathy Kelley4 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2023WWE Friday Night SmackDownCathy Kelley62 ep.
- 2025WWE Saturday Night's Main EventCathy Kelley4 ep.
- 2022RawCathy Kelley49 ep.
- 2024Raw TalkCathy Kelley, Cathy kelley13 ep.
- 2024The SmackDown LowDownCathy Kelley1 ep.
- 2016WWE NXTCathy Kelley17 ep.
- 2020#blackAFFlight Attendant1 ep.
- 2019WWE's The BumpCathy Kelley1 ep.
- 2016WWE Main Event1 ep.
- 2016The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of AwesomenessCathy Kelley1 ep.
Also known as: Cathy Kelley · Catherine Anne Kelley