Joey Chestnut Banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Over Rival Brand Deal
The 16-time champion will face Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix showdown after a dispute with Major League Eating.
- Chestnut's deal with Impossible Foods led to his exclusion from the Nathan's contest.
- He expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for a resolution with Major League Eating.
- Chestnut and Kobayashi will compete in a live event on Netflix in September.
- The rivalry between Chestnut and Kobayashi dates back to 2007.
- Nathan's and Major League Eating cited brand exclusivity as the reason for the ban.
TMZ 
New York Post 
South China Morning Post 
Bleacher Report 
Washington Post 
MSNBC 
Sky News 
People 
The Salt Lake Tribune 
Engadget 
GameSpot 
Scripps News 