What Came First the Shot or the Sprawl: The Shot, the Sprawl, and the End of Double Stall Calls!

Today, we're diving deep into the age-old question that has puzzled me for years: What came first, the shot or the sprawl? I want to explore this a little bit!

Now, picture this: You're at a wrestling match, sitting on the edge of your seat, witnessing the intense battle between two beginner heavyweights. In the good old days, before the shot and the sprawl revolutionized the sport, wrestling was nothing but a series of monotonous double stall calls. Picture two wrestlers locked in a never-ending embrace, as the referee continuously blew their whistle, signaling a stalemate (does this sound like watching a JV heavyweight match or what). It was like watching an endless loop of "wrestling deja vu."

Thankfully, the shot and the sprawl came to the rescue! These wrestling moves emerged to put an end to the mind-numbing double stall calls and inject some much-needed excitement into the sport. They brought with them a breath of fresh air and a wave of excitement that transformed the wrestling world forever.

Let's break it down, shall we? Double stall refers to a situation in wrestling where both wrestlers become inactive, leading to a lack of action and forward progression in the match. The "shot" refers to the attacking wrestler's lightning-fast attempt to grab their opponent's leg, aiming to secure a takedown. On the other hand, the "sprawl" is the defender's epic move to prevent their opponent's takedown by sprawling their legs back, making it almost impossible to be caught. These moves evolved to break the monotony of double stall calls. But, what came first?

I have a theory that the sprawl came first. Picture this: a JV heavyweight wrestler, possibly nicknamed Corndog, adorned with double kneepads, finds himself in a match. Just as the referee is about to signal a double stall, a moment of panic strikes the wrestler, and in a spontaneous burst of action, he sprawls. And just like that, the wrestling match is infused with a flurry of unexpected excitement, forever changing the landscape of wrestling.

We may never truly determine which came first, the shot or the sprawl, we can be grateful for their evolution of wrestling. They saved us from the endless cycle of double stall calls, sparing us from boredom. The shot and the sprawl brought excitement to the mat, forever changing the landscape of the sport. I can imagine the first official who witnessed this and how confusing this must’ve been. I bet they didn’t know what to do, what no more double stalls?

And let's be thankful that the shot and the sprawl emerged to save us from the dreaded double stall call. But, fear not, my friends, for the double stall call shall forever persist as long as we have JV heavyweights in high school wrestling. Just wrestle, and keep the double stall calls on the decline

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