Do not hand over hope simply but, America — there’s nonetheless an opportunity Joey Chestnut might take the stage and devour dozens of scorching canine this Fourth of July … with sources telling TMZ Sports activities occasion organizers are retaining the door open for the best eater of all time.
Here is the deal — we’re instructed Jaws did, in reality, ink an endorsement with a plant-based meals firm to advertise its vegan glizzy product … which is a significant no-no with Nathan’s Well-known and Main League Consuming, as opponents are prohibited from partnering with rivals.
Because it stands … Chestnut can’t compete on the contest in Coney Island on Independence Day if he goes by with that sponsorship.
Why is it such a giant deal?? This comparability was made to us — it is like if Michael Jordan went to Nike and mentioned he was going to signal a take care of Adidas on the identical time. It would not make sense, proper??
But when one thing have been to vary on Joey’s finish — like if he have been to again out of that contract — it will pave the best way for him to defend his dominance in three weeks.
We’re instructed MLE completely LOVES Chestnut and there’s no animosity or beef (no pun meant) by any means … and the org. did every thing it might to try to make it work — however in the end, guidelines are guidelines.
If Jaws goes by together with his vegan firm deal, he is out of Nathan’s contest till that expires … and if/when that day comes, MLE would welcome him again with open arms.
In different phrases, if the deal goes away, he is within the clear.
For what it is price, we’re instructed Chestnut did not attempt to get the org. to let him eat vegan canine on stage as a substitute of Nathan’s tube steaks … it is strictly as a result of endorsement outdoors of competitors.
We have reached out to Joey for remark … thus far, no phrase again.
