WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009

Promotion World Wrestling Entertainment
Game Series WWE Games, WWE Main Series
Release Date November 7, 2008
Platforms PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Mobile
Publisher THQ
Developer Yuke's

ALONE, YOU'RE GREAT. TOGETHER, YOU'RE UNSTOPPABLE!

The #1 fighting game franchise in the world upholds its commitment to providing gamers with the definitive simulation of live WWE programming. Featuring added depth and realism, along with a first-ever co-op storyline, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 enables players to come together and experience the virtual world of the WWE. On your own, you’re great, but together, you’re unstoppable.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 (also known as SvR 2009) was developed by Yuke's and published by THQ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and Wii.

It is the tenth video game in the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw (later renamed to simply WWE) series, and is the sequel to WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 and is succeeded by WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010.

The game features 76 selectable characters including DLC.

Game Features

Tag Teams Explosion & Gameplay

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 unleashes a brand new tag team match. Build momentum and attributes as a team, destroy opponents with high-impact double teams, pull off new bone-crunching tag team finishers and get the "hot tag" for the win. Fighting Styles have changed and evolved into Abilities, and Signature Moves make their debut in the game next to finishing moves. [Learn More]

Create-A-Finisher & Highlight Reel

Construct the most devastating moves ever unleashed in a WWE ring with the brand new Create-A-Move: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 lets players customize all aspects of created Superstars—even their very own finishing moves. Also, with Highlight Reel you can now record parts of your matches, save them, edit them together, and then upload the file for the world to see. [Learn More]

New Road To WrestleMania & Career Modes

Pave the way to WWE's biggest event of the year through WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009's new Road To WrestleMania story mode, which also features the franchise's first-ever co-op storyline. Additionally, take any character featured in the game or Created Superstars through the brand new Career Mode. [Learn More]

New Inferno Match

In addition to the Tag Team Match mechanics improvements, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 features the "Inferno Match" for the first time ever. The Gauntlet Match also makes its debut in the series, and Backstage Brawls return. [Learn More]

Extensive Roster & DLC

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 contains the biggest roster in the series' history despite being the first game since Shut Your Mouth! to not include Legends (this coincides with the development of the 2009 game WWE Legends of WrestleMania). It holds over 70 wrestlers spanning from the regular roster, Divas, Unlockables and, for the first time ever, Downloadable Content with new wrestlers and alternate attires [Learn More]