Before winning the 2022 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Joey Chestnut took down a protester who interrupted the event on Independence Day.
In a clip shared on Twitter, a protester can be seen butting in front of participants on the stage. Chestnut quickly put the trespasser in a chokehold and took the person down without missing a bite.
Chestnut just obliterated him🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/dry7Oy8KZK
— jonah block (@JonahBlock05) July 4, 2022
SB Nation reports that security then removed the individual from the stage.
According to reports, the protester was dressed as Darth Vader and held a sign that read, “Expose Smithfield Deathstar.” Animal rights are reportedly cited as the reason for the protest.
