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-As reported earlier here, Ted Dibiase has been written out of the WWE storyline. Dibiase has been acting in WWE’s newest movie “The Marine 2″. More photos of Ted Dibiase on the set of Marine 2, Go HERE>>>>

-ECW Champ, Matt Hardy had an recent interview with SCNow.com. Here are a few highlights:

What’s the biggest difference in being a singles wrestler?

Well, the biggest thing about being a singles wrestler is there’s no Jeff to tag to. You have to be in tip-top shape. That’s the first thing you have to get ready for.

You trained under the legendary Dory Funk before you signed with WWE. Do you see anything different in today’s wrestling from what Funk taught you and Jeff?

Training with him gave us a sense of the old style of wrestling, building a match from A to B to C to D. The thing that’s most different (now is) you can’t always go from A to B because of television and time restictions. Sometimes you start at D. More on the interview>>>>>

The leading sports entertainment videogame experience embraces its colorful roots to deliver the definitive elements of WWE from the Eighties and Nineties. Featuring an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system, an authentic presentation and more, WWE Legends of WrestleMania enables gamers of yesterday and today to compete in classic feuds, create history of their own and secure a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. It’s time to relive, rewrite or redefine the greatest moments in WWE history!

Here are the features:

* DISTINGUISHED ROSTER AND MANAGERS - Relive the entertaining lives of more than 40 larger-than-life WWE Legends. Legendary Managers will also have extensive functionality, playing important roles in match outcomes.
* ABSOLUTE REALISM - Embrace a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts from the Eighties and Nineties, including dynamic visual treatments, signature ring entrances, renowned commentators, notable venues and much more.
* COMBO FIGHTING SYSTEM - Explore a new, grapple-based fighting system that captures the high-energy action and drama seen in historic WWE matches. Players will have each Legend’s arsenal of grapple moves, strike attacks, reversals and taunts at their disposal throughout a variety of current and nostalgic match types.
* WRESTLEMANIA TOUR MODE - Participate in key matches from multiple WrestleMania events. Vintage WWE footage will set up matches, explain feuds and detail the rivalries behind them, situating players in the heart of each contest.
* CREATE-A-LEGEND - Create the Legends of tomorrow, complete with customizable costumes, entrances, move sets and more.
* ONLINE FUNCTIONALITY - Challenge players around the world to matches on the biggest stages in WWE history.

*For more information on Legends of Wrestlemania, check out the trailer and much, much more GO HERE>>>>

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-PWInsider.com reports: The gossip going around backstage last night at the taping of Smackdown, Tyson Tomko has signed a new contract with WWE. The last time Tomko was seen in WWE was when he was tagged with Christian. As this moment Christian is mulling over his WWE contract and saying that he will sign for one more round with WWE. This coming to an point on when Tomko and Christian could unite together back in the WWE.

-Here is the cover art of WWE Video game:Legends of WrestleMania

THE NUMBER ONE FIGHTING VIDEOGAME FRANCHISE TO MAKE ITS ONLINE DEBUT WITH WWE® SMACKDOWN® VS. RAW® ONLINE
Agreement with Vertigo Games Announced to Develop First-Ever, PC-Online SmackDown vs. Raw Experience

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea — September 19, 2008 — THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced an agreement with PC-Online game developer Vertigo Games for WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® Online (working title). Scheduled for release in Asia in late 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online will mark the debut of the popular SmackDown vs. Raw franchise in the PC-online space.

“We are pleased to bring the #1 fighting franchise, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, to an online format, offering gamers an immersive online experience based on the world of the WWE,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO of THQ. “We view the online game market as an important driver of future growth and this new title further expands our portfolio of great games for this exciting market.”

“Now more than ever, fans can become their favorite Superstar in a WWE virtual world of their own creation,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Our entry into the online arena allows us to reach sophisticated gamers with unique and compelling content, engrossing fans in their own personalized WWE world.”

“We are very excited about the opportunity to work with THQ, one of the world’s leading videogame publishers, to develop the first PC-online version of the blockbuster WWE SmackDown vs. Raw franchise,” said Junk Kim, CEO, Vertigo Games. “We plan to deploy our deep online technology and development experience to deliver a highly successful SmackDown vs. Raw game in the online space.”

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online marks THQ’s fourth game in development exclusively for the growing PC online market, following an MMO game based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 universe, Company of Heroes Online, and Dragonica, a casual MMO.

About WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online is a fighting action game that allows players to enter the world of the WWE and play as their favorite Superstar. Players can create their own Superstar to compete and seek virtual wealth and fame in order to achieve the ultimate ranking in the Hall of Fame. Offering single player and multi-player modes, players can earn respect and points to unlock special features, items and level up their rankings. Players can purchase additional items, abilities and themes to enhance and personalize their Superstar in this exciting head-to-head online wrestling experience. The game will offer ongoing content updates and features to enhance the players’ experience as they progress through the ranks, as well as season mode. Players will also be able to enter the lobby to challenge opponents, shop or interact with other connected players. WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online provides the ultimate wrestling experience appealing to both beginner and advanced PC-online players.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE), can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

About Vertigo

Established by experienced veterans of online game industry in Korea, Vertigo Games, Inc. has been developing PC-online games from 2006 starting from their first title, Black Shot, a military FPS massively online game. After merging Radio Games of the world 1st online martial arts fighting online game, Kwonho, in 2007, Vertigo Games has been growing with three projects including a co-development with Chinese Our Games. Vertigo’s core technology is called “Magellan Engine” which is a proven strong platform consists of efficient and flexible modules that can be easily integrated into an massively online game. SmackDown vs Raw Online will be their 4th project to date. You can visit www.vertigogames.co.kr for more detail.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children’s toy licenses in the world. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech™, Trendmasters®, Toymax®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JAKKS Pets™, EyeClops™ and Plug It In & Play TV Games™. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney®, Nickelodeon®, Warner Bros.®, World Wrestling Entertainment®, Ultimate Fighting Championship® and Cabbage Patch Kids®. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

All World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “THQ”), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the WWE SmackDown vs. RAW Online video game, and are based upon management’s current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ’s financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2008, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

This press release may contain forward–looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific’s business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS’ products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

September 18, 2008 - If there’s one thing two-time BYWF Champion and Current IGN Campion Gruesome Greggy (also know as IGN Editor Greg Miller) is good at, it’s eating chicken wings. However, if there’s a silver medal in his talent pool, it goes to the kid’s WWE SmackDown vs. Raw abilities. A Video of SVR 09: Maria vs. Gruesome Greggy A real-life WWE Diva plays a real-life IGN Idiot.

-Hulk Hogans website, hulkhoganstore.com has got Hogan Energy going to “Wake up your brain and your body”

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September 11, 2008 - Grab your steel chair, elbow pads, and Magic Marker-laden poster board — the SmackDown Countdown is finally here.

For eight years IGN’s been teaming with THQ to bring you videos, screens, and information for every playable character in the latest WWE videogame, and this year is no different — except for the fact that it’s very different. Rather than hand you the entire roster at the onset of this feature and then profiling the people on it day by day, we’re going to give you the roster one person at a time.

That’s right; every day we’ll be announcing a new character in the game. The SmackDown Countdown: Triple H All hail the king of kings.

-Jr has updated his blog. Here are a few hightlights from his thoughts on Ric Flair…..

-Some of my most fun and memorable moments outside the wrestling ring have come with “Naitch” as well. My stories and experiences with him are damn near endless. For many years when I lived in Dallas and Atlanta, I was single and when Flair came to town it was “on” without question.

I have never nor will I ever judge if Ric was right or wrong leaving the WWE recently but I can understand him wanting to strike while the iron is hot and make as much money as he can as quickly as he can. Ric’s personal obligations not to mention the fact that he has to prepare for his financial future like all of us can’t go unaddressed.

Blackjack Mulligan who probably knows Flair as well as anyone told noted wrestling writer Mike Mooneyham that Jack was worried about what would become of Ric once he retired. Many of us were happy that the WWE hired Ric to be a “Good Will Ambassador” for a healthy amount of money. Some thought that perhaps this would keep the charismatic individual with the seemingly unscratchable itch for excitement and living on the edge content.

It didn’t.

Then “The Champ” signed with an agency to handle his bookings. This should be a good thing. However, what Ric Flair needs is full time management on a on going basis and not just some one to negotiate a fee and book Ric to go somewhere and sign his name.

Ric needs some one to help protect Ric from Ric.

The incidents of the past few days have troubled me. Seeing my dear friend with a nasty, black eye as a result of a still somewhat unexplained incident involving his youngest daughter and. allegedly. her boyfriend. Bad publicity soon followed the incident that included Ric’s own daughter get tasered by the police.

This is not a good deal any way one slice’s it. Yeah, it might be great cannon fodder for a reality show but is that a good thing?

Perhaps “Naitch” should ask “The Hulkster” about that one.

I desperately want Ric Flair to be happy and successful. He deserves as much. Ric Flair is loved by many of us and revered in the world of sports and entertainment by some of the most prominent personalities alive.

I wanted to call “Naitch” when I heard of the ordeal he went through this week but I realized that for the first time in years and years that I did not have his cell number. I can’t remember the last time I did not have Ric Flair’s phone number and how much I looked forward to his text messages during college football season or the hilarious texts I would sometimes receive at 4 in the morning. Some of Ric’s other friends have said they have called but have been unable to reach him.

At least they have his number.

I just want the Nature Boy story to have a happy ending. The legacy of Ric Flair will endure long after many of us are gone and just as any other larger than life personality the legend of “The Naitch” will grow.

Let’s all think positive thoughts that there will be a happy ending to the amazing life of Nature Boy Ric Flair

Wise ass, Internet, wrestling scribes making light of Justin Credible working at an Olive Garden Restaurant should be ashamed of themselves. There is damn sure nothing wrong with earning an honest day’s work no matter what any one chooses to do for a living. I heard this same crap from friends and relatives when I first got in the wrestling business. More on Ross>>>>>>>>>>

“The Wrestler” producer interview: Darren Aronofsky - Part 1

-The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Vince McMahon has pulled randy “Macho Man” Savage from the upcoming “Legends of Wrestlemania” video game which is slated to be released by THQ next March. Savage, who competed in 9 out of the first 10 Wrestlemania’s and won the WWF Championship at two of them, is being regarded by THQ as a huge loss to the video game. Even thou Savage has been yanked from the Legends video game, Vince recenlty pulled Mick Foley as well, even thou his characyer as already been created. Vince Mcmahon made the decision following Foley’s departute from WWE and then announcing his signed deal with TNA. More names have been deleted from the “Legends of Wrestlemania” video game, but yet have been released. More infor to follow.

-It appears WWE is considering moving their 24/7 programming from an on-demand pay-per-view subscription service to its own television channel. Currently the company is doing a marketing study which is probably being done to try and present the cable companies with evidence that people will switch to or from satellite, based on the ability to see the WWE channel as a free service.

It’s known that Vince McMahon has talked about WWE needing its own TV channel for years now. One advantage of having their own channel would be if the USA Network or MyNetworkTV changed their minds on carrying WWE programming, wasn’t interested in anymore or had some sort of power shift, then WWE would have its own channel to air their programming on.

-1st look at WWE SVR 09 Inferno Match Gameplay with Triple H and The Undertaker.

-A 75th-birthday bash for wrestling icon Capt. Lou Albano turned into a real-life “Wrestlemania” event when “The Sandman” allegedly got drunk and went berserk - and “The Zombie” and “Pitbull” struggled to restrain him as a SWAT team was called in. RASSLER A PARTY CLASHER
BLOODY BRAWL AT CAPT. LOU’S BASH

-WWE has got the WWE Kids website , up and running. The website contains each specefic wrestler you can use from RAW, ECW and to Smackdown roster. Each WWE wrestler has his own website of games.

To Play WWEKids….

THQ and Jakks Pacific has issued this press release today:

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. –(Business Wire)– THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced additional details surrounding WWE(R) Legends of WrestleMania(R), the new World Wrestling Entertainment(R) videogame property currently in development for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. Poised to deliver an impressive lineup of Legendary Superstars and Managers, a new combo fighting system and a historically accurate representation of WWE telecasts during the Eighties and Nineties, WWE Legends of WrestleMania is scheduled for release in March 2009 to coincide with WrestleMania 25 in Houston, Texas, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, April 5, 2009.

“WWE fans are extremely supportive of our leading fighting videogame franchise, WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R), and they have wanted a Legends-based game for quite some time,” said Tracy Williams, director, global brand management, THQ. “WWE Legends of WrestleMania has the right combination of talent, gameplay and presentation elements to extend the sports entertainment videogame experience and enable gamers to relive, rewrite or redefine classic moments etched in WWE’s history books.”

“WWE Legends of WrestleMania has a tremendous amount of potential with game enthusiasts, casual players and WWE fans of yesterday and today,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “The impressive talent and managerial roster, classic visual elements and key gameplay features like WrestleMania Tour Mode will encourage players to revisit classic matches, create new history and secure their rightful spots in the WWE Hall of Fame.”

WWE Legends of WrestleMania will embrace the leading sports entertainment organization’s rich history to relive, rewrite or recreate the definitive elements of WWE from the Eighties and Nineties. Players will relive the entertaining lives of more than 40 larger-than-life Legends and have control over Legendary Managers, each of whom will play crucial roles in match outcomes. The game’s new grapple-based fighting system will capture the high-energy action and drama seen in vintage WWE matches, while a historically accurate representation of past WWE telecasts will set the stage, including dynamic visual treatments, signature ring entrances, renowned commentators and notable venues. WWE Legends of WrestleMania will also include a WrestleMania Tour Mode that allows players to participate in key matches from multiple WrestleMania events, a Create-A-Legend system to develop the Legends of tomorrow, as well as online functionality for players to compete on the biggest stages in WWE history.

More information about WWE Legends of WrestleMania can be found at www.legendsofwrestlemania.com, www.THQatE3.com and www.thq.com.

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THQ reveals a new list of wrestlers who will appear in its upcoming WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2009.

The ‘new’ faces will be Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio Jr, Batista, John Morrison and The Miz, most of whom were almost certain to appear in the game.

The previous list THQ sent out had John Cena, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Randy Ortono, Jeff and Matt Hardy and Mr Kennedy on it.

The next SmackDown vs Raw game will introduce downloadable content for the PS3 and Xbox 360, plus a tag team system that rewards co-operative play with more powerful moves.

There’ll also be tag team storylines as well. After last year’s mediocre effort, it will take the power of the Shockmaster to lift the series back to greatness.

Watch the new WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2009 Trailer…

Some of WWE’s biggest fans are our littlest fans – kids. They tune in to WWE programming week after week, log on to WWE.com and now they can grab a copy of WWE Kids Magazine to check out the latest in sports-entertainment and beyond.

“The goal of WWE Kids Magazine is to entertain and educate kids ages 6 to 14,�? said Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Tony Romando. “Through the power of their favorite Superstars, we’re looking to challenge young fans’ minds as well as bodies with tips on everything from healthy eating to history lessons.�?

The magazine, which is published once every two months, isn’t just for WWE fans. There’s a little something for every young reader to enjoy, including puzzles, comics and the latest in entertainment.

“Mind Slammers is the most popular section with WWE Kids readers. It’s packed with puzzles, hidden picture challenges and activities that challenge every level of WWE Wrestling knowledge,�? Romando explained. “There are also match results in the magazine, great photos, pranks, sports, video game reviews and awesome Superstar interviews.�?

Don’t be surprised if the parents of young readers are caught red-handed with a copy of WWE Kids Magazine. WWE.com recently talked to several Superstars and Divas who said they, too, are big fans of the colorful and exciting read.

“Of course I’ve read the new WWE Kids Magazine – I, the Gold Standard, am prominently featured in it, after all,�? said ECW’s Shelton Benjamin. “There’s a great Fab vs. Flab section which highlights all of the perfect parts of my body.�? (Click below the link)

Jillian’s favorite section of the inaugural May/June 2008 issue is Slammin’ Super Fans, which features hot A-List celebrities who are also big WWE fans.

“Bow Wow, Aaron Carter and Snoop Dogg are fans of WWE, or more importantly, fans of me,�? Raw’s Diva songstress said. “Ashanti’s a big fan, too. She sang ‘America the Beautiful’ at WrestleMania XIX, but that’s only because I wasn’t available.�?

Finally, Matt Striker explained to WWE.com that being a former teacher, he is well-versed in children’s publications, including a new favorite, WWE Kids Magazine.

“What I like about the magazine is that is brings our youth up to a level as opposed to talking down to them. Yes, there are cartoons and more children-friendly images, but we don’t dumb down in the magazine,�? Your Teacher explained.

“This forces the youth of America to come up, maybe look a word up or ask their parents, heaven forbid, for some help! ‘Mom, what does ‘trepidations’ mean?’ or ‘Mom, what does ‘arrogant’ mean?’ – Especially in a story about me, Matt Striker, Your Teacher,�? the ECW Superstar smiled.

“So I really do enjoy it. There are a lot of great features, and of course, being a kid myself, I really, really like a lot of the artistic ability that’s in the magazine,�? he said. “I look forward to contributing to the magazine and perhaps writing a column. Maybe, Ask Your Teacher? What do you do think?�?

Striker may believe he has some important lessons for WWE Kids Magazine readers, and with a publication packed with sports-entertainment, brain-busting puzzles and most importantly, fun, anything goes – maybe even a lesson by Matt Striker, Your Teacher.

Kids Magazine and don’t forget to subscribe today!

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Smackdown vs Raw 2009 John Cena and Jeff Hardy entrance

The Number One Fighting Videogame Franchise Returns to the Virtual Ring with WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2009
Friday March 28, 12:00 pm ET
Leading Videogame Brand Set to Deliver the Definitive Sports Entertainment Experience With Added Depth, Explosive New Features and the Debut of Downloadable Content

Press Release Source: THQ Inc.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI - News) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK - News) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009 is in development for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ videogame console, Nintendo DS™ and mobile devices. Joining the immensely successful World Wrestling Entertainment® roster of WWE SmackDown/SmackDown vs. Raw licensed videogames, which have shipped more than 37 million units worldwide since 1999, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is expected to begin shipping to retail outlets worldwide this fall.

“The ambitious cross-platform launch of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 last year yielded tremendous growth for the franchise, as we delivered multiple gameplay experiences across seven platforms and greatly expanded our audience of WWE videogame fans,�? said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. “With dynamic new features and the extension of our gameplay experience through downloadable content, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will bring more console, handheld and wireless gamers together to enjoy the virtual world of WWE.�?

“We are tremendously excited about the next groundbreaking release in the billion dollar WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame franchise,�? said Nelo Lucich, vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Downloadable content, innovative experiences with tag teams and a new Create-A-Finisher feature, along with significant annual improvements across all platforms, combine to bring the sports entertainment experience to new heights and gratify our long-time fans, casual gamers and franchise newcomers alike.�?

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 upholds the franchise’s commitment to delivering the definitive videogame simulation of live WWE programming. The Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PlayStation 2 system and PSP system versions of the game will unleash a brand new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag�? for the win. The franchise’s renowned creation system offers a brand new Create-A-Finisher option, while a new Road to WrestleMania® Mode paves the way to WWE’s biggest event of the year and lets players experience co-op storylines for the first time. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 also extends the virtual WWE gameplay experience with robust online capabilities, including the highly anticipated debut of downloadable content.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii builds upon its inaugural offering by significantly expanding its match type options, giving players more ways to enjoy the platform’s unique pick-up-and-play experience. The game also takes full combat sports entertainment to the next level by giving players more Superstar control with interactive entrances and victory scenes. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Wii will also include a wide variety of new weapons, the debut of online gameplay and much more.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 for Nintendo DS returns with new gameplay controls that utilize the stylus and D-pad to deliver a compelling handheld fighting game experience. The redesigned Season Mode takes a role-playing approach, allowing players to interact with Superstars, upgrade their abilities and complete missions on a quest toward legendary goals. In addition, a larger Superstar roster, new match types and the inclusion of Create-A-Superstar will provide players with a variety of intriguing options to enhance gameplay.

More information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 can be found at www.smackdownvsraw.com and www.thq.com.

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THQ has confirmed that the latest installment in the storied wrestling franchise will be making its way to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP, PlayStation 2.

The game promises you more match types, weapons and the debut of online gameplay, which will feature matches and rankings. Although the title will pack Road to WrestleMania like the aforementioned versions, the Wii copy of SVR ‘09 will be the only place to find interactive entrances and victory celebrations that range from posing on the ramp to slapping the taste out of a beaten opponent. Successfully get the crowd hyped on your way to the ring and you’ll get an in-match bonus.

“The ambitious cross-platform launch of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 last year yielded tremendous growth for the franchise, as we delivered multiple gameplay experiences across seven platforms and greatly expanded our audience of WWE videogame fans,” said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. “With dynamic new features and the extension of our gameplay experience through downloadable content, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will bring more console, handheld and wireless gamers together to enjoy the virtual world of WWE.”

WWE superstars that are confirmed are Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Mr. Kennedy, Undertaker and John Cena are all in the game. SVR 09 is scheduled to be coming this fall.

Check out the tralier for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 below:

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