Cathy Kelley has been noticeably absent from WWE programming over the past weekand now we know why.
In a January 11, 2026 update on TikTok, the backstage personality and interviewer revealed shes been battling a nasty cold. The illness kept her off both RAW and SmackDown, leaving fans wondering where shed goneespecially amid speculation about her evolving WWE role.
She added some signature wit to the health update, poking fun at her sinus congestion. Kelley also gave a shoutout to the unsung hero of her recovery, which was the Uber Eats delivery guy.
The timing of Kelleys sick leave comes just months after PWInsider reported she had been training at the WWE Performance Center, sparking talk of a potential shift to an on-screen manageror even an in-ring role. While her cold has temporarily sidelined her, it doesnt appear to be slowing her long-term momentum inside or outside WWE.
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