CBS Miami reporter Samantha Rivera entered Game 2 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final on June 5 as just that—a reporter.
Unfortunately, she left it as a national story. As Rivera shot a postgame hit after the Panthers‘ 7–2 loss, an unruly Golden Knights fan seemingly attempted to interrupt her take on camera. Rivera responded by throwing the fan off with a perfectly executed stiff-arm that won her viral fame.
Rivera was widely praised for her actions and professionalism. However, she tweeted Monday afternoon that her notoriety had come with a darker side.
