Cathy Kelley On Returning To WWE, Rhea Ripley, Random DMs, Triple H & Stephanie McMahon

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Cathy Kelley (@cathykelley) is a journalist, TV host and backstage interviewer for WWE. She sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about her decision to leave WWE in 2020 and what made her return in October 2022, how she got started in broadcasting, moving to Los Angeles, what she learned working in NXT, her favorite interview moments, the relationship she has with Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, working with Rhea Ripley, her thoughts on Grayson Waller, what kind of DMs she receives and much more!
00:00 Intro
00:26 What is her LA story?
03:11 Working for Maria Menounos’ podcast network
03:57 When did she gain her passion for broadcasting?
05:28 Would she ever learn to wrestle?
06:15 Being in a band in high school?
08:55 Rewatching her WWE debut
11:13 Growing an appreciation for the production of WWE
12:37 What was her intro to WWE?
13:56 Starting with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
15:08 How did she get on WWE’s radar?
17:10 Getting the initial offer from WWE
18:10 Moving to Stanford as opposed to Orlando
19:01 Advice she received from Booker T
20:11 Her psychology as a backstage interviewer
21:53 Michael Cole being underrated
23:30 Working with Rhea Ripley
24:43 How difficult was it to move on from WWE?
26:27 Opportunities outside of WWE during the pandemic
30:24 Learning to write a screenplay in her off time
31:41 Triple H bringing her back to WWE
33:16 Forming a relationship with Stephanie McMahon
34:10 What does her pinned tweet say about her?
36:09 Her current goals in WWE
38:31 Creating “The Bump” and “Talking Snack”40:21 Backstage interviewers having personality
41:21 Who can get her to break character the easiest?
42:44 What do her DMs look like?
44:50 Memories of her last broadcast with Triple H
45:35 What did she learn from Triple H
46:33 Advice for people who want to be announcers?
49:31 What is she reading right now?
50:57 Playing the guitar
51:59 Being a member of Mensa International
55:47 3 Things Cathy Kelley is grateful for
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@DukeGouliez 9 ай бұрын

Chris has really been killing it lately with this fire content

@ChrisVanVliet 9 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@darrenyang0323 9 ай бұрын

@@ChrisVanVliet 41:40 i thought she’d say Rhea 😂

@_JC_21 9 ай бұрын

@@ChrisVanVlietyou're a legend. You're on the up for years now.

@thegameslave2 9 ай бұрын

It's been cool to see all this Cathy Kelly content this week, from this great chat, to her Out Of Character interview, to her workout with Sheamus. Glad that she ended up coming back to WWE. She's good at what she does.

@digitalmarketinghumans 9 ай бұрын

Cathy Kelly is such a genuine and nice person. Someone who many people would LOVE to have on their team or just to know as a friend. Such a good and positive role model.

@crangel8623 9 ай бұрын

She is so intelligent and well spoken...I was genuinely thrilled when she came back to wwe.

@DUFFYISBACK 9 ай бұрын

would you kiss her combat boots?

@kingjames6013 9 ай бұрын

Cathy Kelly, Pat McAfee and the guests during that watch along era carried me through 2019 WWE. Johnny Gargano’s reaction to the Fiends entrance was hilarious 😂

@andrewghickey 9 ай бұрын

Cathy and Kayla Braxton are the best backstage interviewers in WWE. But they need to give Cathy more airtime

@GaretheDen 9 ай бұрын

I wish the IIconics were there to interact with Cathy. HEY CATHY!!!

@doomprojectgaming9259 9 ай бұрын

Cathy Kelly is a National Treasure.

@awesometruth6409 5 ай бұрын

yea in so many ways.

@MarvelMan320 9 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who thinks that Cathy Kelley needs to write a book? She’s so well spoken and so smart.

@hypnotics7886 9 ай бұрын

Another great interview from Chris. Another example that no matter how accomplished somebody is, and how put-together they appear to be, words matter in the end. If Cathy ever reads the comments here (unlikely though that is), from one faceless poster, “you’re doing well and the best is yet to come”

@TripSoul10 9 ай бұрын

Although Cathy said she wouldn’t wrestle, it would be fun to see her be a surprise entrant in a women’s royal rumble or have her in a tag team match at Wrestlemania and win. 😇

@Deviitt11 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see Cathy back, loved her interactions with the Undisputed Era back in NXT, great interview as always, Chris! 😄🙌🏼

@christophersimmons5396 9 ай бұрын

Cathey Kelley is the finest girl ever.. 💕💕💕💕

@Mapex04417 9 ай бұрын

True facts!

@user-tw6xv9jg6v 9 ай бұрын

Quit playing zoey stark is

@ricogold_ 9 ай бұрын

Lmfaoo I was deadass gonna comment this and you beat me to it 🤣😂😂😂

@aryamanchauhan2906 9 ай бұрын

@xgray2012 9 ай бұрын

Yes she is.

@abhishekyogan3358 9 ай бұрын

Can listen to her for literally hours on end such a good voice and the personality speaks for itself.

@RichardMasonOfficial 9 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to see Cathy! So happy for all her success and her comeback story. I really hope she gets to work more closely with the women wrestlers by developing their storylines as a writer, while still being an on-air backstage interviewer. No one is defined nor should be reduced to contributing in one aspect of the wrestling business when they clearly have so much more to offer. In the end, we all, as fans, greatly benefit from it!

@UhartAK47 9 ай бұрын

Cathy Kelley should do commentary... we need more female commentators in WWE

@realsilentg2413 9 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this interview with Cathy Kelly. Thanks for having her on your show.

@giosamigos 3 ай бұрын

I had to keep rewinding parts not hearing what was said just from being in awe of Cathy Kelley 's beauty👏

@knection1986 9 ай бұрын

I just want to say Chris you are absolutely on fire with these interviews. Dude you have a talent for making people comfortable no matter their personality type and its very appreciated by us.

@AndrewsOpinion15 9 ай бұрын

HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY CATHY KELLEY !!!

@nfindc 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't watching WWE when Cathy started with the company. I started watching again around '18-'19, and she is tremendous at what she brings to the table. Plus, she's humble and very down-to-earth. Glad she's on the team! ❤

@mattmtz9586 9 ай бұрын

im glad cathy is back, miss her when she was gone

@11sdownie 9 ай бұрын

Met her in Brooklyn in 2017. She was an absolute dream.

@Exthias1983 9 ай бұрын

I think this world could use more people like Chris Van Vliet

@questionquestion1 9 ай бұрын

She seems like someone you could talk to for hours. I very rarely can sit through full interviews that are an hour long but this was such an easy watch. Of course, big part of it is because you're a great interviewer and asked all the right questions and are a great conversationalist just like she is! Cathy is such a fascinating person and you really were able to bring that out in the best way in this interview! Subbed.

@michaelmirza1933 9 ай бұрын

How can you not love Cathy Kelly? Such a sweetheart

@marcushamner5994 9 ай бұрын

You’re always killing it Chris. I’m so glad Cathy Kelly is back with WWE. She’s awesome. You’re an inspiration, C.V.V. Much love, bro🎙️😊👊🏾🤍

@studiotsunami3446 9 ай бұрын

cathy kelley is our next genneration micheal cole. She is brilliant! She can do it all! I do hope we see her in the WWE for decades.

@Chris91391 9 ай бұрын

Cathy is such a smart, funny, nice and of course beautiful woman, I was so happy when I saw she's back in WWE, love her!

@wolframiumlavasioth 9 ай бұрын

She's so gorgeous 😭

@zucchinidude1695 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait for dis interview I love me some Cathy Kelley 🤤

@gerardolopez3637 7 ай бұрын

Love this interview I'm glad you returned to WWE Cathy we missed u😊❤

@TripSoul10 9 ай бұрын

Best backstage reporter 🔟🔟🔟😎

@jooreff 9 ай бұрын

Undisputed Era was not the same after Cathy wasn’t their interviewer anymore. That one Christmas segment was the best lol

@MaxCarroll 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Cathy is the best wwe interviewer

@outsidetheringwithryan2001 9 ай бұрын

Great interview 🔥🔥

@voxextremos22 9 ай бұрын

She is so humble and sweet.

@jennesis 9 ай бұрын

Chris, please PLEASE see if you can interview Stephanie McMahon - I would love to have a nice sit-down with her in light of everything that's happened. I hope she's enjoying life, finding peace in spending more time with her kids and I hope she plans to continue working on her book.

@CatsOverBrats 9 ай бұрын

Great episode. Cathy is an amazing human being. Any chance of an episode with Kayla Braxton one day?

@koepisking 7 ай бұрын

She's the best ❤

@cro996 9 ай бұрын

Amazing interview with an amazing woman!

@anonymoususerhere 9 ай бұрын

Chris! My guy, you're on fire!! It is a difficult task to grab our attention with the lovely Cathy Kelley on screen, but you did just that. Great questions and a perfect mix of professionalism and casual chats. This was perfect 🤌

@JCLopez209 9 ай бұрын

Dude frosted tips and goatee Michael Cole along with Frosted tips Josh Matthews hahahahaha I loved it

@mringram 9 ай бұрын

Great interview

@healthymealthy775 9 ай бұрын

Chris does an excellent job

@JonathanMartinez-vk5pk 8 ай бұрын

I love this woman so much she seems like such a sweetheart and she’s beautiful ❤

@yousufseedat7736 9 ай бұрын

Cathy is great ❤

@yusufgazi7 8 ай бұрын

Love her so much

@voxstelarum 9 ай бұрын

Queen Cathy 4ever ❤

@wolfgangwhite 9 ай бұрын

Chris this is great, but is there a reason why you didn't wanna inquire more about Cathy mentioning her mental health taking a toll before her WWE departure? Feel like that conversation could be beneficial... but nevertheless thank you for these 🙏🖤

@collider21 9 ай бұрын

I'd love another MJF interview 🔥

@gisellekhan5679 9 ай бұрын

Cathey Kelley is the finest girl ever.. 💕💕💕💕 Chris has really been killing it lately with this fire content

@andyrevo19 9 ай бұрын

Okay Chris you got Cathy. . Now I want Samantha Irvin! Book it Chris!

@brainswag 5 ай бұрын

Well well

@JustinTNAWWEGuy 9 ай бұрын

Best rehire Triple H did she's so good at her job and looks so good

@jsinai67 3 ай бұрын

Cathy is fire 🔥 🔥 🔥

@legendkillla21 9 ай бұрын

I was glad when she came back

@OnlyBuenoBars 9 ай бұрын

*Oh yeah, I'm here dude*

@lovelywaz 9 ай бұрын

At least two people didn't want this interview to end, I know one of them is ME! Just wondering who's the other one.... 🤔🤔

@ivanr6203 9 ай бұрын

Im not ashamed to say i want Cathy Kelly to break my heart

@Trunks7500 9 ай бұрын

The best

@Htown5 9 ай бұрын

Cathy is bae. I have the biggest crush on her. So glad to have her back on our screens 😍

@jfranck9186 9 ай бұрын

CVV uve gotta give an intertview to Michael Cole ... would be awesome .. great intreview btw :)

@gisellekhan5679 9 ай бұрын

Rhea Ripley on returning to wwe

@guillermoescamilla1269 7 ай бұрын

The energy Michael Cole brings to the show he's the best along with Jim Ross.

@mokujin29 9 ай бұрын

Her dad was a great pilot.

@doubles7533 9 ай бұрын

She's still as fine as ever. 🔥

@DannyCosmos 9 ай бұрын

I think she’s getting hotter

@robertrogers074 9 ай бұрын

Queen of afterbuzz. First I discovered her on John campea show.

@michaelvazquez7851 9 ай бұрын

Hi Chris Van Vliet

@DamonMoves 8 ай бұрын

Don’t worry, Chris, we got the “slappin the base” reference😂

@prakashpatra2494 9 ай бұрын

My love❤ cathy....

@Ff101891 9 ай бұрын

I know my boy Chris is married but these two would make such a good couple.

@Deathadder1994 Ай бұрын

I would propose to Cathy!

@spoogtastic 9 ай бұрын

Cathey is not only 1 of the most gorgeous women ever, she also seems like such an awesome person. She's incredible!

@TysonEmmy 9 ай бұрын

Wish she gets involve in segment with wreslter ! Like Lilian Gracy

@WhiteCaneV1 9 ай бұрын

Shout out to Afterbuzz TV #HiTrueHobo

@trinibwoy27 9 ай бұрын

#CupcakesAndDevelopmental I WILL NEVER FORGET 😁😁😁😁😁 #CATHYKELLEYGUY 💯💯💯💯

@kumarashwarya2185 9 ай бұрын

The book's name is outliers.

@sahpdude 9 ай бұрын

Chris: Everybody has an LA story my mind: YEAHHH

@karangoraksh6859 9 ай бұрын

Cathy and Chris would make a good couple ❤

@ketoshrkboi6370 9 ай бұрын

"I could barely pick up the phone to call for take out when I was even in high school" me at 23 still incapable, gladly we have apps now.

@PaoloRCB 9 ай бұрын

muy interesante ultima pregunta, y Cathy es toda una belleza, esa mujer por donde la mires es perfecta.

@FURYKIX 2 ай бұрын

my first WWE crush

@CrazyValik 9 ай бұрын

Is it Alicia Atout?

@JacobHighett 9 ай бұрын

She is unfairly attractive. Damn 😂

@ashly.8 5 ай бұрын

Idk why Twitter are always mean to announcers like samantha Kelly and Kayla just to name a few take so much unnecessary hate they literally so nice

@siddharthsharmaBelieve 9 ай бұрын

Cathy avoided saying that she thinks she is taller than other back stage interviewer that's why WWE don't want her to be doing to avoid making superstars seem not huge.

@corm1000 9 ай бұрын

Mean Gene is the goat of backstage interviewers, too bad no one attended his funeral according to DDP.

@johnthompson8125 9 ай бұрын

Everyone has an L.A story let me talk to ya..Yeaaah

@ChrisVanVliet 9 ай бұрын

YEAH!

@VIVALA_JWILL 9 ай бұрын

Pretty’s sure he’s talking about La knight lol

@jay2300_ 9 ай бұрын

Bro shes so damn beautiful

@ErnieCT1987 8 ай бұрын

Her clothes?? This woman could wear sweatpants, a hoodie, and ugly Christmas socks (with no makeup) and I would be ok with it. A person really has to be looking for flaws to comment on her. Enjoying the interview. She seems very sweet.

@uzi978 9 ай бұрын

She is one of the prettiest women in the world. Yowza.

@RuanAntunes7 9 ай бұрын

Intelligent & gorgeous. Women don’t get any more attractive and desirable than Cathy

@colinmathie2710 9 ай бұрын

People hating on Michael Cole had nothing to do with his heel character, it was because Vince was in his ear making him say stupid 💩.

@MythraStudios 9 ай бұрын

Cathy is definitely a crush. YEAH!

@markperkins2656 9 ай бұрын

Cathy Kelley is so fine, how could the opinion of random men effect her so much 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

@kingmagick8165 9 ай бұрын

Chris you should’ve asked her on a date man you guys would make a good couple lol

@Kalel2.0 9 ай бұрын

He's married and has a kid

@Gabriel.633 9 ай бұрын

She likes him, haha. Just see...

@raveoreynolds6049 9 ай бұрын

It's not a CVV female wrestler interview until he brings up their dms.

@kradfreedom9624 9 ай бұрын

AEW All In London real attendance 72k+ 😅

@CK2008able 9 ай бұрын

Cathy is a Larry David fan. As if she isn't the catch of catches already

@giancarlocrumps7564 9 ай бұрын

Man wrestlers always talk about how brutal just run the ropes are But to us fans that have NEVER even been close to a ring Find it looks soooo easy 😂😂😂😂