Nikki Bella, one part of the famous Bella Twins inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, is set to appear on Netflix in September. She will co-host “Chestnut VS. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” alongside comedic actor Rob Riggle. The live competitive eating special is scheduled to air on September 2.
Hosts and Match Details:
– Rob Riggle and Nikki Garcia (Nikki Bella) will host the event on Monday, September 2 at noon PT.
– The match will be called by Cari Champion and Chris Rose.
– Undercards will feature competitive eater Matt Stonie and Guinness World Record holder Leah Shutkever.
Event Location and Production:
– The event will take place at HyperX Arena Las Vegas inside Luxor Hotel & Casino.
– Den of Thieves is producing the event, with David Friedman as the executive producer and showrunner.
– Other executive producers include Nicole Lucas Haimes, Daniel Calin, Evan Prager, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Jared Morell from Den of Thieves.
Netflix Sports Expansion:
– “Chestnut VS. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” is part of Netflix’s efforts to expand its live sports content.
– Other events include The Netflix Cup, The Netflix Slam, and a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
– In 2025, Netflix will exclusively stream WWE Raw every week and NFL games on Christmas from 2024 to 2026.
– For those interested in the competitive eating rivalry, Netflix offers “30 for 30: The Good, The Bad, The Hungry” in the United States.
