Joey Chestnut Helped Save 4th Of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, Becomes American Hero

The legend of Joey Chestnut continues to grow.

On Tuesday, a rain/lightning storm threated to ruin this year’s Nathan’s 4th of July hot dog eating contest.

Ok now a HUGE storm has hit Coney Island, minutes before the men’s hot dog eating contest was set to begin. Everyone is screaming and running for cover.
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Organizers say the men’s event will happen eventually but who knows when. pic.twitter.com/XOl7MXb4Yd

— Liam Stack (@liamstack)
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It was initially believed that the hot dog eating contest would be canceled due to the bad weather.

#BreakingNews The men's contest at the Nathan's hot dog eating competition CANCELED due to weather https://t.co/OsXRh2QQsO

— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY)
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After nearly two hours of delay after the storm passed, a pumped up Chestnut reportedly told fans that he was going to gather all the eaters together and the show would go on.

Hear me out, I’m not saying the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is going to happen, but @joeyjaws just came out and said and I quote, “I’m gonna get the rest of the guys out and we’re gonna do this f***er.” #nathansfamous #ESPN pic.twitter.com/PhOTQGrKWv

— Kenneth Heasley (@HeasleyK13)
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Joey Chestnut is not scared of the storm #JoeyChestnut #nathansfamous pic.twitter.com/3l3ZgceAPR

— Major League Eating (@eatingcontest)
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In the crowd at the hot dog eating contest. Joey Chestnut just told his wife “It’s happening, I think we’re giving it a go!” 4th of July might be saved. #nathansfamous #4thofJuly pic.twitter.com/A2zNco6gY6

— J’s Sports Bets (@JSportsBetting1)
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"It's going down baby! … We're gonna go out there and pound some dogs."

Joey Chestnut is ready to get underway after the weather delay pic.twitter.com/gat8xjGMcV

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter)
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