WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008 Controls

WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2008 introduced innovative fighting styles alongside its core controls, offering players unique abilities and strategies. Here's a comprehensive guide for PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360 users.

wwe smackdown vs raw 2008 controls

Key Controls for WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008

wwe smackdown vs raw 2008 controls

Here’s a breakdown of the PlayStation and Xbox 360 controllers' buttons and their actions in SVR 2008:

Action	PS3	Xbox 360
Control Superstar	L-direction	L-direction
Run	L1	LB
Enter/Exit Ring	Hold X	Hold A
Pin Opponent	R-down	R-down
Perform a Finisher	Triangle	Y
Strikes	Square	X
Quick Grapple	R-direction	R-direction
Strong Grapple	Hold R1 + R-Up/R-Down, next move R-direction	Hold RB + R-Up/R-Down, next move R-direction
Ultimate Control Grapple	Hold R1 + R-Left/R-Right	Hold RB + R-Left/R-Right
Irish Whip	Circle	B
Taunt	dpad	dpad
Reverse Strike	L2	LT
Reverse Grapple	R2	RT
Reverse Finisher	L2 + R2	LT + RT
Pick Up Weapons/Search for weapon under ring	X	A

Cage Match and Hell In A Cell Controls

Action	PS3	Xbox 360
Climb Cage	L-direction + X	L-direction + A
Escape from the cage	X	A
Diving attack from top of the cage	L-direction + Square	L-direction + X
Pull opponent off of cage	R-direction	R-direction
Cancel climb	R1	RB
Climb HIAC	L-direction + L1	L-direction + LB
Enter/Exit HIAC Door	L-direction + X	L-direction + A
Climb down from top of Cell	L-direction + X	L-direction + A

Ladder Match Controls

Action	PS3	Xbox 360
Pick up Ladder	X	A
Set Up Ladder	X	A
Drop Ladder	Circle	B
Lean Ladder in Corner	L-direction + X	L-direction + A
Lean Ladder on a Standing Ladder	L-direction + X	L-direction + A
Climb Ladder	L-direction + X	L-direction + A
Diving Attack	Square (standing on ladder)	X (standing on ladder)
Reach for Belt/MITB	R-Up and/or L-Up	R-Up and/or L-Up
Climb Down Ladder	X	A
Push Ladder Over	X (when 2 opponents are on a ladder)	A (when 2 opponents are on a ladder)
Run Up Leaning Ladder	L1 and L-direction	LT and L-direction

Fighting Styles Controls (NEW)

wwe smackdown vs raw 2008 controls

With 8 Superstar Fighting Styles to choose from, playing WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will never be the same. Each fighting style has its own unique ‘Strategy. The styles have exclusive moves, abilities, attributes, and more. Take the fight into your own hands and feel the power of the Superstars.

Here are all controls for the SVR 2008 Fighting Styles:

BRAWLER	CONTROLS
Ground & Pound	X / A near the upper body of a downed opponent
Fists of Fury	Hold R1 + Square / Hold RB + X
Wreck Shop	Hold R1 + Triangle / Hold RB + Y (must have a stored fighting style icon)
DIRTY	CONTROLS
Referee Shield	Approach referee and hold X / A (release to push)
Argue With Referee	Press Triangle / Y (following an opponent’s pin kick out)
Ignore Rope Break	Hold R-direction during submission struggle
Remove Turnbuckle	Approach turnbuckle and press X / A
Super Dirty Move	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y facing groggy opponent (must be in possession of a stored fighting style icon)
HARDCORE	CONTROLS
Armed & Dangerous	Move L-direction while holding a weapon
Hardcore Rejuvenation	The Superstar will receive a full momentum meter after being bloodied by an opponent
Hardcore Resurrection	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y while holding a chair (must have stored fighting style icon)
HIGH FLYER	CONTROLS
Springboard Attack	Move L-direction + Square / X
Evasive Roll	Hold L2 or R2 / LT or RT + L-direction
Turnbuckle Leapfrog	Run toward a groggy opponent positioned in the turnbuckle and press X / A
Standing Dive Attack	Move L-direction toward outside opponent and press Square / X in close proximity to the ropes
Running Dive Attack	Run toward opponent outside of the ring and to Outside press Square / X when in close proximity to the ropes
Possum Pin	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y when on the ground (must have a stored fighting style icon)
POWERHOUSE	CONTROLS
The Irresistible Force	While being pinned press any button
Strong Irish Whip	Hold Circle / B
Rampage Mode	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y (must be in possession of a stored fighting style icon).
SHOWMAN	CONTROLS
Mass Appeal	Directional Buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down)
Mass Exposure	Directional Buttons (any direction) while situated on a turnbuckle
Steal Taunt	Hold Triangle / Y + Directional Buttons (any direction)
Steal Finishing Move	Hold R1 + Triangle / Hold RB + Y (must be in opponent’s correct finishing move situation and have a stored fighting style icon)
TECHNICAL	CONTROLS
Fake Irish Whip	Hold Circle + Square / B + X (before release)
PIT Maneuver	Run toward opponent + X / A
Standing Dive Attack	Move L-direction toward outside opponent and press Square / X in close proximity to the ropes
Running Dive Attack	Run toward opponent outside of the ring and press Square / X when in close proximity to the ropes
Technically Sound	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y (must be in possession of a stored fighting style icon)
SUBMISSION	CONTROLS
Recovery	Wrench opponent during any struggle submission hold
Lock Pick	Move R-direction in any direction when on the defensive end of a submission (this ability will lose its effect once severe damage has been sustained)
Ultimate Submission	Hold R1 + Triangle / RB + Y during any struggle submission (must be in possession of a stored fighting style icon)

FAQs about SmackDown vs Raw 2008 Controls

How do you perform a finisher in SmackDown vs RAW 2008?
Perform a finisher by pressing Triangle (PlayStation) or Y (Xbox) when your opponent is groggy and your momentum meter is full.
How do reversals work in SmackDown vs RAW 2008?
Press L2 (PS3) or LT (Xbox 360) for strike reversals, and R2 (PS3) or RT (Xbox 360) for grapple reversals.
How do I interact with weapons?
Press X (PS3) or A (Xbox 360) near a weapon to pick it up, or to search for a weapon under the ring.