Netflix has made a surprising announcement regarding its latest live sports event. This time, the streaming giant will be hosting a live hot dog eating competition featuring two renowned competitive eaters, Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. The event is titled “Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef,” and is set to be the ultimate showdown in the world of competitive eating.
The concept of Unfinished Beef arose after Joey Chestnut was banned from the Nathan’s hot dog eating competition. This decision came shortly after Chestnut signed a deal with a vegan food company, Impossible Foods. The ban sparked outrage on social media, leading many to declare a boycott of the traditional 4th of July event. Netflix seized the opportunity and swiftly announced Unfinished Beef, reigniting the rivalry between Chestnut and Kobayashi.
Joey Chestnut, a 16-time Nathan’s contest champion with multiple world records to his name, and Takeru Kobayashi, a legendary competitive eater with a track record of over 10,000 hot dogs consumed, have had a long-standing rivalry. Despite Kobayashi’s recent retirement due to health concerns, the allure of the Netflix deal has enticed him to come out of retirement for one last showdown. The competition marks the first direct clash between the two eaters since 2009.
In a statement released by Netflix, Chestnut expressed his anticipation for the upcoming event, citing Kobayashi as his fiercest rival. The competition between the two has always pushed Chestnut to strive for greater achievements. With fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their rivalry, Chestnut is ready to deliver a massive showdown that will be broadcast live on Netflix.
“Unfinished Beef” is just the latest addition to Netflix’s lineup of live sports events, following The Netflix Cup and The Netflix Slam. The streaming service is poised to continue its foray into live sports entertainment, with future events such as the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight scheduled for November, NFL Christmas Day games, and weekly WWE Raw events starting in 2025.
Netflix’s venture into live sports programming with Unfinished Beef promises an exciting and unique viewing experience for audiences. The revival of the Chestnut vs. Kobayashi rivalry in a live hot dog eating competition is sure to captivate fans of competitive eating and sports entertainment alike.
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