WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a video game that consists of 6 releases

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WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 is an iteration in the Smackdown vs Raw series. This version included Fighting Styles and a new struggle submission system as well as the ECW brand.

Game Overview

Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 introduces the new ECW Rules Match (hardcore match) as well as new playable ECW wrestlers. The 9th edition of the franchise was released in November 2007, for platforms such as the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Wii, PSP, and Nintendo DS.  It was also the first Smackdown vs. Raw game completely available for all next gen systems. 

Game Features

  • This game introduced a new struggle type submission and release system.
  • Each wrestler would have two fighting styles which were: high-flyer, hardcore, submission artist, powerhouse, showman, brawler, dirty and technical.
  • Some finishers and signature moves would be reanimated to make it more stronger visually.
  • New weapon selection for weapons underneath the ring was introduced as well as the ability to set fire to tables, guitars and barbwire bats

Modes

  • WWE 24/7 was introduced as a wrestler would make decisions everyday of every hour and it would alter any situation.  However it only gave limited choices and became repetitive as time progressed.
  • Money in The Bank tournament was introduced, and provided a King Of The Ring style to the game.
  • ECW Hardcore match was introduced along with all of the other match types.


Roster


Across all platforms there are a total of 57 playable superstars or divas, some not being included in certain versions or are exclusive to platforms, also not all are available straight away and have to be unlocked and purchased. The roster is organized by which brand the superstar or diva represents.

Superstars


Raw

  • Bobby Lashley
  • Carlito
  • Jeff Hardy
  • John Cena
  • JTG
  • King Booker
  • Mr. Kennedy
  • Mr. McMahon
  • Randy Orton
  • The Sandman
  • Shad
  • Shane McMahon
  • Shawn Michaels
  • Snitsky
  • Triple H
  • Umaga #
  • William Regal #

Smackdown

  • Batista
  • Chavo Guerrero #
  • Chris Masters #
  • Edge
  • Finlay
  • The Great Khali #
  • Gregory Helms
  • Hardcore Holly ^
  • JBL
  • Kane
  • Kenny Dykstra
  • Mark Henry #
  • Matt Hardy #
  • MVP
  • Rey Mysterio
  • Ric Flair
  • The Undertaker

ECW

  • CM Punk
  • Elijah Burke
  • Johnny Nitro
  • Marcus Cor Von

WWE Legends

  • Bret Hart #
  • Mick Foley #
  • Eddie Guerrero *
  • Jim Neidhart *
  • Rick Rude #
  • The Rock #
  • Roddy Piper #
  • Stone Cold #
  • Sgt. Slaughter *

ECW Legends

  • Tommy Dreamer #
  • Terry Funk #
  • Sabu #

Divas


Raw

  • Candice Michelle #
  • Melina #
  • Mickie James #

Smackdown

  • Ashley #
  • Michelle McCool #
  • Torrie Wilson #

ECW

  • Kelly Kelly #

* Exclusive to PSP version
^ Exclusive to Nintendo DS version
# Not included in Nintendo DS version

Game Name WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008
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Original US Release Nov. 13, 2007
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Aliases SVR 2008
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