Matt Stonie, who beat Joey Chestnut eating hot dogs, says Kobayashi can too
It’s going to be a real intense battle. Only one man has beaten Joey Chestnut in the Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the past 17 years, and he says his newest competitor and former nemesis can do it too. Matt Stonie defeated Chestnut 62-60 in the 2015 edition of the Sausage […]
Joey Chestnut ban opens doors
Commercial Content 21+. Hot dog eaters might actually be competitive this year. Joey Chestnut is disqualified from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after a dispute with a sponsor, but the remaining contestants move on to new lives. The early odds for the July 4th event have been released by BetUS Sportsbook, with James Webb […]
Joey Chestnut ‘very hopeful’ things can be worked out with Nathan’s
After all, there may still be hope that Joey Chestnut will take to the stage at Nathan’s Famous’ annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island on July 4th. Earlier this week, The Washington Post first reported that the famous hot dog lover had been barred from attending this year’s event due to a contract […]
Eric Adams calls for Nathan’s to ‘squash this beef’ with Joey Chestnut: ‘Stop being such weenies!’
As things stand, Joey Chestnut, who has won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for eight consecutive years, will not be participating this year. It all stems from Chestnut’s promotion of Nathan’s rival Impossible Foods, which recently released a vegan sausage. Many have defended the eating legend, with one rival even going so far as […]
Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to face off in Netflix hot dog eating competition
One of the greatest rivalries in sports will be rekindled this Labor Day. Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will face off in a hot dog eating contest to see who can eat a frankfurter the fastest in history, streaming live on Netflix on Sept. 2, the streamer announced Wednesday. The announcement of the “Chestnut vs. […]
Nathan’s hot dog eating contest organizer slams Joey Chestnut
The Coney Island hot dog eating contest has heated up after organizers of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest denied Joey Chestnut’s claims to “bend the rules,” resulting in the reigning champion being barred from participating in next month’s Barf Bash. As reported exclusively by The Washington Post, Chestnut lamented that he was “disappointed” by Major […]
Paige Spiranac offers to replace Joey Chestnut after hot dog ban
Paige Spiranac is poised to take over from Joey Chestnut’s prolific talents. Shortly after The Washington Post reported Tuesday that Chestnut had been barred from participating in the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4th because of a branding agreement with a rival, the longtime golfer volunteered for the annual event while bragging about […]
Joey Chestnut ‘gutted’ by Nathan’s hot dog eating contest ban
Joey Chestnut spoke out publicly for the first time since The Washington Post reported that the famous hot dog eating contestant had dropped out of this year’s Fourth of July Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest because of a feud over a hot dog brand he had a contract with. In a statement at the […]
Joey Chestnut Dumped for 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest After Repping Vegan Franks
For the first time in more than 15 years, reigning national hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut will be unable to compete in New York’s annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after violating his contract with Frankfurter Co. to represent a company that makes vegan hot dogs. Chestnut is one of the biggest names in […]
Joey Chestnut Banned From 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Defending champion Joey Chestnut competes in the 2023 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City on July 4, 2023. The men’s competition was postponed due to a thunderstorm, but then took place without spectators being allowed into the “arena.” The annual contest, which began […]