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$1 MILLION. 100 PITMASTERS. ONE WORLD CHAMPION. 🔥🏆
The BBQ World Cup is preparing to change competition barbecue forever! Scott Erdmann, co-founder and CEO of the BBQ World Cup & Expo, joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to reveal the ambitious plans behind the biggest prize in competitive BBQ history.
Scheduled for April 8–11, 2027, in Las Vegas, the BBQ World Cup will bring together 100 qualifying barbecue teams from around the world to compete for a staggering $1 MILLION grand prize.
But this is about much more than a BBQ competition!
Scott takes us behind the scenes of the BBQ World Cup, explaining how his experience with the Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, and major sports organizations inspired a vision to transform competitive barbecue into a global spectator sport.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:
🍖 How pitmasters qualify for the $1 million BBQ World Cup
🏆 The competition format, elimination rounds, judging, and wildcard opportunities
👨👧👧 The incredible story of two 16-year-old sisters competing against their own father
🎪 What fans can expect from the BBQ World Cup & Expo, including world-class barbecue, live entertainment, and VIP experiences
📺 Plans to bring competition BBQ to television and streaming audiences
🌎 How BBQ United could connect pitmasters, restaurants, brands, and barbecue fans worldwide
💰 The ambitious vision for a professional BBQ Champions League, where pitmasters could potentially earn six-figure salaries
🔥 The proposed competition rules, equipment requirements, and judging innovations
Could competitive BBQ become the next major professional sport? Scott believes the audience, talent, and passion already exist. Now it's time to build the platform.
Whether you're a competition pitmaster, backyard barbecue enthusiast, or just someone who loves great BBQ, this is one conversation you won't want to miss!
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you could pick ONE pitmaster to win the $1 million BBQ World Cup, who would it be? Drop your pick in the comments!
🌐 Learn more about the BBQ World Cup: https://bbqworldcup.com/
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