Joey Chestnut out of 4th of July hot dog eating contest after partnering with vegan brand

The transcript discusses a conflict involving Joey Chestnut, a renowned competitive eater, who is unable to participate in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a new partnership with a different hot dog brand. Major League Eating could not reach an agreement with Chestnut's new brand, leading to his absence from the event. This situation opens opportunities for other competitors to gain recognition. The discussion also touches on the potential for resolving these differences in the future and the impact on the contest's dynamics.

What might be the implications of Joey Chestnut's new partnership with a different hot dog brand?

What are the potential outcomes for the future of Joey Chestnut and Major League Eating's relationship?