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Catherine Ann Kelley
Catherine Ann Kelley, born on September 27, 1988, is a versatile American journalist, television personality, model, and actress, widely recognized for her contributions to WWE. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from Loyola University Chicago, where her passion for media began to flourish. Kelley kickstarted her broadcasting career by hosting local television shows, eventually becoming a prominent figure on Maria Menounos’ AfterBuzz TV in 2012, where she served as both a panelist and podcast host.
In February 2016, Kelley made a significant leap when she joined WWE, debuting as a pre-show interviewer for NXT TakeOver: Dallas on April 1, 2016. Throughout her initial WWE tenure from 2016 to 2020, she hosted various digital series, including WWE Now, and was a contributor on Sirius XM’s Sam Roberts Show. In February 2020, she made the decision to leave WWE to explore acting opportunities, securing a guest role on Netflix’s #blackAF.
Kelley returned to WWE in October 2022, initially as a backstage interviewer for the Raw brand, and later transitioned to SmackDown in June 2023, before returning to Raw in February 2024. Beyond her television work, Kelley is a member of Mensa International and has graced the pages of several lifestyle magazines as a model, showcasing her multifaceted talents.
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