Nikki Bella to Headline Netflix Special Airing on September 2

Nikki Bella, WWE Hall of Famer and one-half of the iconic Bella Twins, is set to make her Netflix debut in September.

Nikki will co-host the live competitive eating special “Chestnut VS. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” alongside comedian Rob Riggle. The highly anticipated event will air live on Netflix on September 2, 2024, at noon PT.

“Chestnut VS. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” will feature legendary competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, reigniting their long-standing rivalry in a high-stakes showdown. The event, taking place at the HyperX Arena Las Vegas inside Luxor Hotel & Casino, promises to deliver exciting undercard matchups as well, including competitive eater Matt Stonie and Guinness World Record holder Leah Shutkever. Cari Champion and Chris Rose will provide commentary alongside hosts Nikki Garcia and Rob Riggle.

This special event is part of Netflix’s expanding sports lineup, which includes upcoming live events like “The Netflix Cup,” “The Netflix Slam,” and the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing event scheduled for November 15, 2024. Additionally, Netflix has secured streaming rights for WWE Raw starting in 2025 and NFL Christmas games from 2024-26.

Fans can catch up on the history of the Chestnut vs. Kobayashi rivalry by watching “30 for 30: The Good, The Bad, The Hungry” on Netflix in the U.S.

With exciting undercard matchups and commentary from Cari Champion and Chris Rose, this event is part of Netflix’s growing sports lineup. Fans of Nikki Bella and competitive eating won’t want to miss this action-packed special as Netflix continues to expand its live sports offerings.

How do you think Nikki Bella’s role as co-host for the Netflix competitive eating special will impact her career post-WWE? Do you see this as a significant step for her into more mainstream entertainment roles? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.