Mastering the controls in WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2009 is essential to excel in matches and take full advantage of the game’s features. This guide covers the basic, advanced, and specific controls for PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360 players.
Key Controls for WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2009
Here’s a breakdown of the PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers' buttons and their actions in SVR 2009:
| 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 |
| Perform a Signature | 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 |
| Change Target | L2 | LT |
| 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/Remove Turnbuckle/ | X | A |
Cage Match and Hell In A Cell Controls
| Action | PS2 | 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 + X | L-direction + A |
| 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 | PS2 | 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 |
How to call Hornswoggle as your manager in SVR 2009
To call Hornswoggle as your manager in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, start by selecting Single w/ Manager as the match type and choosing Hornswoggle as your manager. During the match, hold R1 and press the dpad D-Pad. Hornswoggle will come out to assist you by tossing you a shillelagh, the signature weapon used by Finlay.
FAQs about SmackDown vs Raw 2009 Controls
- How do you perform a finisher in SmackDown vs RAW 2009?
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 2010?
Press L2 (PS2) or LT (Xbox 360) for strike reversals, and R2 (PS2) or RT (Xbox 360) for grapple reversals. - How do I interact with weapons?
Press X (PS2) or A (Xbox 360) near a weapon to pick it up, or to search for a weapon under the ring.
This guide will help you dominate the ring and explore all match types in SVR 2009 confidently. Master these controls to execute jaw-dropping moves and claim victory in any match!