WWE’s Cathy Kelley Opens Up About R-Truth’s Return And Backstage Friendships

WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley has reflected on the emotional reaction backstage to R-Truth’s return at Money in the Bank. She also shared insight into some of her closest friendships within WWE.

Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, Kelley described R-Truth’s return after he had been let go as one of the standout moments of the event. She called it “an emotional moment” and said it was “really special for everyone” who witnessed it.

“He is someone that I feel like brings such a positive morale to work every week, and we had obviously gotten closer because we had done a lot of TikToks together, but he’s just such a positive person, and I feel like he’s that for everyone in the locker room. So, you know, not getting to say goodbye to someone is always tough, and then when he came back, I think that that was just really special for everyone.”

Beyond discussing R-Truth, Kelley also opened up about some of her closest friendships in WWE. She named Kevin Owens as one of her closest friends in the company. She also mentioned “the Brons,” specifically highlighting her friendship with Bronson Reed, whom she affectionately called “Girly Pop for life.”

“I don’t think anyone will be shocked to hear Kevin Owens is one of my closest. The Brons as well, Bronson Reed, Girly Pop for life… Oh, everything. We’ll listen to Sabrina Carpenter, and we’ll also listen to death metal. We send songs to each other on Spotify or artists, and it’s something different every week.”

Cathy Kelley also spoke about her friendship with Rhea Ripley, describing them as close. However, she noted that Ripley has recently grown closer to IYO SKY.

“We’re close, but I feel like she’s been closer recently to IYO SKY.”