Official Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Thread [Archive] - Page 4

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-15-2008, 07:45 PM

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As the son of WWE Hall of Famer the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes grew up admiring his father and watching him capture the imagination of wrestling fans worldwide. Now Cody is ready to carry on his father's legacy while carving out one of his own in WWE. Cody's road to success started when he teamed with Hardcore Holly, as the two captured the World Tag Team Championship in 2007.

Besides being the son of "the son of a plumber," Cody seems like he was destined for the squared circle. He had a stellar high school wrestling career, winning major tournaments before signing a deal with Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE's developmental territory. While training for his debut on the big stage, Cody was honored when his father asked him to help induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame. It was highly emotional night for father and son, who are extremely close.

"He and I, we're like best friends, we're really close," Cody told WWE.com at the time. "So for us to be together – if ultimately he were to say, 'I don't want anything further to do with pro wrestling,' this would be a wonderful way to cap it off."

Now, with his father watching on, Cody Rhodes is thrilled to have an opportunity in WWE and show our fans that the legacy of the Dream lives on. The second-generation Superstar has already won championship gold twice, the first time obtaining the World Tag Team Championship with partner Hardcore Holly, and the second time turning on Holly with new partner and fellow wrestling scion, Ted DiBiase, to win the title again at Night of Champions.

Along with DiBiase, Cody Rhodes represents a new generation of Superstars that have the genetics, pride and confidence to go the distance. Rhodes has made his intentions clear: to make his own name in WWE, and he doesn't want anyone holding him back. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Move Theft
Outside Dives
Springboard
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Bulldog 2
Texas Jab

Finishers
DDT 19
Swinging Snap DDT

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Cody Rhodes (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/920/920391/svr_cody_101508_qtlowwide.mov)

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KingofOldSchool

10-15-2008, 07:45 PM

CAWDY!

Evil Vito

10-15-2008, 07:51 PM

CAWdy :cool:

Looking like Bobcore will be tomorrow then...just like Cade/Murdoch, not sure why they didn't put them in the same day

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-16-2008, 02:39 PM

Totally changing his theme to 'Priceless'. But who isn't going to?

D Mac

10-16-2008, 04:22 PM

Not me, because I could care less about him.

Triple Naitch

10-16-2008, 05:27 PM

Anybody know where I can find a good version of Priceless? All the limewire ones are shit.

ozzman6669

10-16-2008, 05:49 PM

http://www.xylotthemes.com/

Triple Naitch

10-16-2008, 06:01 PM

Thanks man

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-16-2008, 07:39 PM

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Hardcore Holly is a man definitely deserving of his name.

Known as "The Alabama Slammer," he is as tough as they come and has been a mainstay in WWE for more than a decade. Brutalizing opponents with his gruff offensive attacks, Hardcore Holly earned his nickname during the era of the hardcore division in WWE. Even to this day, Holly still lives up to his hardcore reputation, punishing opponents with hard fists, hardcore brawling and his trademark Alabama Slam.

Channeling his anger as a tool in the ring, Holly has enjoyed great success. Just a year after his debut, Holly teamed with 1-2-3 Kid at the 1995 Royal Rumble to win a tournament for the World Tag Team Championship. Four years later, he won the World Tag Team Championship once again with Crash Holly.

He was extremely successful in the hardcore division as well, winning the Hardcore Championship six times during its active era. His toughness and no-nonsense attitude earned a slot as one of the trainers for MTV's Tough Enough 2, where he used his fists to teach several hopeful trainees about respect, hard work and paying your dues.

All of which serves to reinforce the Alabaman's grit. It's also why you don't get any respect in WWE unless you've beaten Hardcore Holly first. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Lock Pick
Table Match
Hammer Throw

Signature Moves
SS Full Nelson
Full Nelson Slam 2

Finishes
Alabama Slam
Sitout Suplex Slam(Falcon Arrow)

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Hardcore Holly (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/920/920437/svr_holly_101608_qtlowwide.mov)

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Lord-Of-Darkness

10-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Not me, because I could care less about him.

I don't care about him that much, but I tend to play around with the themes a bit. Like last year(and probably this year too) I changed Takers music to his Ministry theme(Which, IMO makes his 'slow walk' a lot more bearable), as well as various others.

Basically I update the themes, or track back to a better theme.

KingofOldSchool

10-16-2008, 07:47 PM

The greatest member of the Holly family?

I THINK NOT!

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-16-2008, 07:52 PM

Channeling his anger as a tool

lol

Evil Vito

10-16-2008, 07:59 PM

Stevie Wonder could have called today's WOTD. Meh, Bobcore will be one of my CAW-testing punching bags :love:

Evil Vito

10-16-2008, 10:58 PM

Oh and surely they'll have to start doubling up starting next week :o There's still like half the roster to go with only 3 weeks till release

Evil Vito

10-17-2008, 12:11 AM

I really hope there is a trio dancing entrance...I'm so putting Khali, Boogeyman, and Swog together and sticking them with the Oddities' theme

KingofOldSchool

10-17-2008, 12:21 AM

I really hope there is a trio dancing entrance...I'm so putting Khali, Boogeyman, and Swog together and sticking them with the Oddities' theme

Or give them D-X's music and entrance...:shifty:

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-17-2008, 10:33 AM

Gaming Ring at THQ

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Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 01:45 PM

'What can you tell us about DLC?'

'We can't tell you who.....or what is in DLC'

Pretty much confirms DLC is wrestlers for the most part

PorkSoda

10-17-2008, 02:50 PM

On a random note: Does anone remember Wrestlemania The Arcade Game when you'd win and Vince would yell over and over "pin him. PIN HIM! Pin him. pin him. PIN HIM!?"

Game looks good. And those belts are way too big for the wrestlers again.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Belts look fine to me.

LMAO, Wrestlemania and In Your House were awful yet epic.

Like the Undertakers tombstone was him actually hitting them with a real tombstone....

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 03:04 PM

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 03:06 PM

KingofOldSchool

10-17-2008, 04:26 PM

http://gamingring.com/news/?p=3291

if you're too lazy to watch it, it confirms:

-30 CAW slots for both 360/PS3

-Create a Tag team entrance as well as new tag team motions

-64 CAW layers for both systems

-same framerate (60fps) for both systems

-still unable to take CAWS with logos online, but next year that will be gone

-CAWS no longer appear in a box on the wrestler select screen and will now be fully rendered just as the in game models

-if you copy a CAW, only their model will be copied, not their attributes

-next year they will try for being able to use the Highlight Reel as a created titantron

-there will be premade Highlight Reel videos at the start of the game

-you can save up to 20 highlight reels (ones you've made yourself or ones you have downloaded from other people)

-there will be new motions for wrestlers that hold championships

-the demo will feature tag team matches

-there will be new grapples for cage/HIAC matches

-more moves have been added in this game than any other Smackdown game (around 50 to 60%)

-PS2 version does not have highlight reel or online

-there will not be trophies for the PS3 version (but promises they will be in next year)

-you will be able to turn of the glass shattering effect for finishers

-there will be a few more secret characters as well as a new unlockable match type that is unlocked in Road to Wrestlemania mode. also there will be unlockable unannounced championships in career mode

-DLC will be available shortly after the release of the game (it sounded like he slipped up because he said "i cannot confirm who...or what will be available for DLC but it's going to be really cool". so that should give us hope for wrestlers as DLC)

D Mac

10-17-2008, 04:30 PM

if you copy a CAW, only their model will be copied, not their attributes

:n:

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 04:37 PM

http://gamingring.com/news/?p=3291

-there will be new grapples for cage/HIAC matches

And lets not forget that for the 1st time since SD2, a new animation for falling through the cell! :love:

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 04:38 PM

Not sure why I quoted the link...

Kalyx triaD

10-17-2008, 04:48 PM

It's so nice to be honestly excited about a SvR game.

Evil Vito

10-17-2008, 04:48 PM

This game sounds awesome, definitely buying.

However, I'm INCREDIBLY bummed about the CAW stats not being transferable. I was gonna make a generic CAW with like 6's for everything and then copy him over whenever I wanted to make a new CAW so I would only have to play with that CAW through Career a little bit to fine tune their stats.

Now...I can't see myself making more than 3 CAWs tops since you have to spend at least an hour making the model plus it took Greg 4 hours just to get his CAW to a 69 OVR. :o

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 04:58 PM

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 04:59 PM

Unless I missed something?

Evil Vito

10-17-2008, 05:02 PM

Why are you guys so bummed about CAW stats? Lat years game had an option in shopzone where you could buy stats for your CAW to make him an 80, then you could build from there. Who says this year won't have the same?

It's been confirmed that the only way to build CAW stats this year is through career mode...basically, playing exhibition matches with your CAW. and Greg Miller of IGN started off at like a 28 OVR rating and it took him 4 hours just to get it to a 69 OVR, meaning it'd prolly take like 6-7 hours to get a CAW with stats on par with the rest of the regular roster

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-17-2008, 05:04 PM

Hmm, that kinda sucks. Doesn't bother me because I only ever make one primary CAW and edit it from time to time, and maybe make a couple others.

Sucks for those who do though.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-17-2008, 05:31 PM

He did say that the backlash over the career mode being the only way to level up every CAW was something they've seen and they were working on possibly copying CAWs with stats. No promises though.

10-17-2008, 06:17 PM

I usually only create actual wrestlers with CAW, but I guess that's not necessary given DLC.

Having said that I'm not on XBox Live yet!

loopydate

10-17-2008, 07:10 PM

I usually only create actual wrestlers with CAW, but I guess that's not necessary given DLC.

Having said that I'm not on XBox Live yet!

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-17-2008, 07:53 PM

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The Brian Kendrick is one of the more unusual and eccentric young Superstars on SmackDown.
Kendrick has been working to make it in wrestling since he enrolled in the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy in the summer of 1999.

Since Kendrick was the smallest trainee at HBK's school, he tried to catch on with a company in Mexico or Japan, where size isn't necessarily as important as it is in the U.S. He also didn't have the standout amateur background that WWE officials covet. But Shawn Michaels — himself known for overcoming the odds — saw potential. With Michaels as a teacher (and unlimited amounts of fortitude and hard work), Kendrick gained momentum.

In 2004 he put his WWE dreams on hold to hone his skills. By doing so, he ensured that when he returned to competition he would be stronger, quicker and more fierce than before.

He again began to perfect his craft by traveling all over the world. By learning the strict Japenese wrestling dojos he continued to gain more experience.

Now, Kendrick will use that same determination to distinguish himself from WWE's other high-flying Superstars.

Kendrick holds the distinction of being the first Superstar to switch brands in successive years as a result of the WWE Supplemental Draft. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Evasive Dodge
Fan Favorite
Ladder Match
Outside Dives
Springboard
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Super Kick
Running Calf Kick

Finishers
Sliced Bread No. 2
Ninja

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When it comes to exciting, high-flying wrestlers on Raw, Paul London immediately comes to mind. Only in his 20s, London has already acheived stardom in WWE, winning the WWE Tag Team and Cruiserweight Championships since his WWE debut in October 2003.
London may be a bizarre personality, but once the bell rings, he's all business. He has impressed fans with innovative moves such as the "Dropsault" (a combination dropkick and moonsault), the "mushroom stomp" and his 450 splash. And his successful tag team combination with Brian Kendrick has only led to more innovation.

In March 2005, London won a Battle Royal on Smackdown to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Chavo Guerrero claimed London never actually defeated Chavo one-on-one, which lead to their match at Judgment Day. There, London retained his championship and successfully defended it until losing to Nunzio in August 2005.

London and Kendrick scored yet another upset victory when they defeated MNM for the sixth straight time at Judgment Day to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship. London & Kendrick would hold those titles for nearly a year before being defeated, making them the longest running WWE Tag Team Champions in history. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Evasive Dodge
Fan Favorite
Ladder Match
Outside Dives
Springboard
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Dropsault 2
Mule Kick 1

Finishers
450 Splash Pin
Shooting Star Press 3

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Hooliganz (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/921/921350/svr_london_101708_qtlowwide.mov)

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KingofOldSchool

10-17-2008, 08:00 PM

WOOOO

What Would Kevin Do?

10-17-2008, 08:02 PM

Same ole 450, but there's finally a sliced bread that doesn't start in the corner.

KingofOldSchool

10-17-2008, 08:04 PM

Take THAT Baldcore, Londrick are both higher than you.

Evil Vito

10-17-2008, 08:18 PM

Londrick :love:

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-17-2008, 08:34 PM

Tag Team Match
CM Punk and Rey Mysterio
vs.
Carlito and MVP

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CM Punk and Rey Mysterio vs Carlito and MVP (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/921/921386/svr_friday_101708_qtlowwide.mov)

credit - Greg Miller, ps3.ign.com

Funky Fly

10-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Take THAT Baldcore, Londrick are both higher than you.

lol yes

10-18-2008, 12:00 AM

And lets not forget that for the 1st time since SD2, a new animation for falling through the cell! :love:
Ooooooooooo where can I see this?

PorkSoda

10-18-2008, 02:11 AM

-PS2 version does not have highlight reel or online

:rant::foc:

So I got to spend about 500 bucks in order to get highlight reel?

#BROKEN Hasney

10-18-2008, 05:30 AM

No, about 250 bucks for a 360 arcade and the game. Throw in an extra 20 if you want a hard drive with their new deal.

D Mac

10-18-2008, 06:03 AM

Time to step up to the big time Porksoda.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-18-2008, 07:50 AM

Ooooooooooo where can I see this?

No video of it yet, the guy from THQ said it in the video. Said there are a ton of new animations/grapples for cage and HIAC matches. Including a new 'through the roof' animation, for the 1st time since the HIAC match was introduced to the series. Which was SD2.

Mister Sinister

10-18-2008, 12:12 PM

Time to step up to the big time Porksoda.

Yeah Porksoda, join us in the year 2008 dude.

KingofOldSchool

10-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Rumor: A demo will be available on XBL tomorrow

http://boards.ign.com/wwe_smackdown/b6546/172437215/p1

Disturbed316

10-20-2008, 05:52 AM

Acording 2 Official Xbox Magazine & The Wikipedia Encyclopedia Site

20th October At 8am (Not Sur Wat Timezone)

Oh yeah, my friend Bob also said this, so its gotta be true!

Will believe it when I see it.

KingofOldSchool

10-20-2008, 10:12 AM

Oh yeah, my friend Bob also said this, so its gotta be true!

Will believe it when I see it.

That is why I said RUMORED

A demo was already confirmed in the OXM, with the game coming out in a couple of weeks I wouldn't be surprised to see it this week.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-20-2008, 12:24 PM

Would love to see the demo today, but I don't see it happening.

Last year a date 'leaked' for the demo, and it didn't come out till about 3 or 4 days later.

Kane Knight

10-20-2008, 01:16 PM

So, not to be an ass or anything, but since my browser won't load Youtube or similar links right now, let me just ask. How's the grappling engine look? Do they include those wrestling "classes" or whatever (Speed, Showman, Triple H)? Are the basics the same, or have they improved them?

I had no interest in SVR08, but I really want a new wrestling game, and TNA isn't even an option.

The Destroyer

10-20-2008, 02:08 PM

From what I remember seeing, they've overhauled the Styles system - reading up, looks like the abilities they gave you will still be in the game, but rather than each wrestler having 2, they get up to 6 out of a pool of 20 overall abilities. Which sounds much better than the forced pigeonholing they had with the old system.

PorkSoda

10-20-2008, 03:16 PM

Just watched that tag team video.

Alot of the apperance looks different, but to me, the gameplay seems kind of the same. But they did reanimate some of the moves. The 619 looks sweet.

That hot tag motion was awesome.

And the commentary is great, too.

FourFifty

10-20-2008, 03:21 PM

Would love to see the demo today, but I don't see it happening.

Last year a date 'leaked' for the demo, and it didn't come out till about 3 or 4 days later.

Just scoped out x-box live, couldn't find the demo. But then again, that was the first time I looked for game demos on my xbox.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-20-2008, 03:36 PM

Porksoda: Yeah the commentary is tons better. Thank god they're actually calling moves now instead of just jabbering about the superstars and constantly repeating.

450: I should imagine it'll be there by the end of the week. Maybe even tomorrow, who knows.

Lux

10-20-2008, 04:46 PM

KingofOldSchool

10-20-2008, 06:07 PM

A gaming mag in the UK gave the PS3 and 360 versions of Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 an 88% out of 100.

Basically saying it's a major step up from last year, but there are still some flaws.

Lux

10-20-2008, 06:34 PM

Who do you think the superstars are today? guess's?

KingofOldSchool

10-20-2008, 07:02 PM

Shawn Michaels

Funky Fly

10-20-2008, 07:08 PM

A gaming mag in the UK gave the PS3 and 360 versions of Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 an 88% out of 100.

Basically saying it's a major step up from last year, but there are still some flaws.

How do they have their review out so fast? They could be reviewing an incomplete game.

Kane Knight

10-20-2008, 07:19 PM

Europeans are socialist. Thy country owns the game.

Evil Vito

10-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Bitchtits

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-20-2008, 07:35 PM

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Never challenge John Bradshaw Layfield to a street fight—especially on Wall Street, or when he's offering valuable investment pointers to help bulk up your portfolio.

Our fans watching JBL every week on WWE programming think he's more "bull" than "bull market," but consider the following: He didn't clothesline his way to a senior vice-president position at a major investment bank. Analysts respect his appearances on Fox News Channel, CNN, CNNfn, MSNBC, CNBC, and C-SPAN as a financial advisor, not a "wrestling god." He didn't need a degree in Finance to line people's pockets with cash, or provide common-sense management tips in his bestselling book Have More Money Now. And "The John Bradshaw Layfield Show," a weekly radio program in which he champions his views on politics, sports, and entertainment, is now syndicated in more than 150 radio stations across America. Face it: JBL is saying something the people want to hear.

Not bad for a banker's son from Sweetwater, a Texas town that JBL claims is renown for its annual "Rattlesnake Roundup." (He still laughs at the time the Humane Society picketed the event—"We weren't cruel to the snakes. We just caught 'em and killed 'em.") Snakeskin, however, is no match for pigskin in Sweetwater; football is the town's prime pastime, and the sport that fueled two of JBL's three teenage aspirations ("playing football at Abilene Christian University, going pro, and becoming rich"). He'd earn impressive All-American honors as an offensive tackle at Abilene, though lingering knee problems would limit his second dream to less than a year with the NFL's then-Los Angeles Raiders, and two seasons as part of the World League's San Antonio Riders.

JBL was down to a 1980 Chevrolet step-side pickup truck and $27 in his bank account when he invested his energies toward a career in wrestling—and not opponents like the eight-foot, 800-pound brown bear he faced at a local cowboy bar on a college dare. More important, he realized that he needed to wrest control of his financial future; as he states in his book, "I decided that being poor ain't fun, and staying that way is stupid."

Getting physical in the ring has netted JBL a career wealth of championships, while his "fiscal" approach to the stock market has made him a very bankable resource in shareholders' eyes. Perhaps the one drawback from his economic success is that it affords him the luxury of saying whatever's on his mind—mainly because he can put his money where his mouth is. And since his return to in-ring competition in early 2008, JBL has also put his boot where his opponents' mouths are.Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Dirty Pin
K.O.
Lock Pick
Referee Shield
Hammer Throw
Durability

Signature Moves
Last Call
Neckbreaker 9

Finishers
JBL Powerbomb(Smoke Bomb)
Clothesline From Hell

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John Bradshaw Layfield (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/921/921643/svr_jbl_102008_qtlowwide.mov)

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Funky Fly

10-20-2008, 07:39 PM

Wrong vid, bro.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-20-2008, 07:55 PM

It was the right one when I copied it, guess I have to change it now.

HeartBreakMan2k

10-20-2008, 08:15 PM

:rant::foc:

So I got to spend about 500 bucks in order to get highlight reel?

Dude, if you really thought the highlight reel was going to make the PS2 model then you're delusional.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 03:20 PM

For all you people with a Gamestop store, the demo has been released for PS3.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Is it a code to download a demo, or have they actually pressed a blu ray for it?

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 03:41 PM

It's an actual demo disc, someone on the IGN board showed proof that they have it.

heres the topic (http://boards.ign.com/wwe_smackdown/b6546/172553186/p1)

Disturbed316

10-21-2008, 04:03 PM

Weak

FourFifty

10-21-2008, 04:43 PM

Any word on a 360 demo?

On a side note- I'm posting in public, at burger king. I should have gone to subway. Now I'm sad.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-21-2008, 04:47 PM

I've got BOGOF vouchers for Subway today, I may use one tomorrow.

Also, no word on the 360 demo yet. I'm keeping it comes this week. As my Spiderman game comes on Friday morning, and that will probably consume all of the two weeks until SVR comes out.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 04:48 PM

There is no word on a 360 demo, I think the demo will be on PSN/XBL either Thursday or next week. I hope it's this week since I'm anxious to try it.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 07:03 PM

Here is DX and The Hardys Tag Team finishers from the demo from Youtube

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FourFifty

10-21-2008, 07:05 PM

I got my xbox online just to download that damn demo that isn't even out yet.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 07:30 PM

The demo is only available for the PS3 and at Gamestop right now, we have wait another few couple days to a week for it on Xbox live and PSN.

Evil Vito

10-21-2008, 07:32 PM

MIZ AND MORRISON! :love:

ozzman6669

10-21-2008, 07:32 PM

What??? The Hart attack???

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 07:33 PM

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If you ask self-proclaimed chick magnet The Miz, all the ladies want him and all the guys want to be him. And, quite frankly, it's hard to argue otherwise.

A devoted WWE fan his whole life, Mike "The Miz" Mizanin competed on the fourth season of "Tough Enough" in hopes of winning a contract to become a WWE Superstar. After finishing as the runner up, The Miz didn't give up on his dream and continued to train once the "Tough Enough" competition ended. Now, his hard work is being rewarded as the reality TV alum with the frat boy looks, sophomoric humor and explosive intensity is living out his dream as a Superstar on ECW.

The Miz was first introduced to TV audiences as one of the seven strangers on "The Real World: Back to New York," the 10th season of MTV's popular and groundbreaking reality show. Since then, The Miz has certainly made his rounds on the reality TV circuit. He's been on four seasons of the "Real World/Road Rules Challenge," "The Inferno," "The Gauntlet," "Battle of the Network Reality Stars," and recently as a competitor on a special edition of "Fear Factor."

Alongside John Morrison, The Miz won the WWE Tag Team Championship, defeating Montel Vontavious Porter & Matt Hardy on SmackDown. Since, the duo has dominated WWE's tag team division. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Dirty Pin
Referee Shield
Steal Taunt
Object
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Super Kick
Running Calf Kick

Finishers
Reality Check
Mizard of Oz

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John Morrison endured a personal evolution of sorts after capturing the vacated ECW Championship at Vengeance: Night of Champions. The Tuesday Night Delight, formerly known as Johnny Nitro, officially renamed himself John Morrison, his given birth name, on the historic July 17, 2007, edition of ECW. Morrison had reached the peak of his fame with the ECW Championship and he believed he could "be himself" from that point, forward.

Shortly thereafter, Morrison found unexpected success alongside another brazen, rising star in the Land of the Extreme, The Miz. The unlikely tandem secured the WWE Tag Team Championship on SmackDown territory following the unique talent exchange arrangement between SmackDown and ECW managing officials. The Shaman of Sexy's vanity reached new heights, much like his sports-entertainment career.

And Morrison has good reason to be confident. He has never been too far away from gold since his debut in 2005, capturing tag team gold as well as the Intercontinental Championship. The Shaman of Sexy was ultimately drafted to ECW during the 2007 Supplemental Draft on WWE.com, and his career was given new life. As the world can now see, Morrison has taken full advantage of his extreme home, and ECW may never be the same.

Alongside, the Miz, John Morrison won the WWE Tag Team Championship, defeating Montel Vontavious Porter & Matt Hardy on SmackDown. Since, the duo has dominated WWE's tag team division. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Dirty Pin
Referee Shield
Object
Outside Dives
Springboard

Signature Moves
Dropsault 2
Mule Kick 1

Finishers
Moonlight Drive
Corkscrew Body Pin

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The Miz and John Morrison (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922195/svr_miz_102108_qtlowwide.mov)

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Evil Vito

10-21-2008, 07:34 PM

Oh gay, tag entrance :( Gotta wait until release to see if Morrison's slow mo is in

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-21-2008, 07:40 PM

Good news Vito, it's already been said in an interview with THQ that Morrison does have his slow motion entrance.

KingofOldSchool

10-21-2008, 07:40 PM

What a generic entrance.

Lux

10-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Oh gay, tag entrance :( Gotta wait until release to see if Morrison's slow mo is in

He was a key factor in making the game, Slo-mo is in, it has to be, also I'm shocked no Miz & Morrison entrance with taunts at the top of the ramp :'(

Funky Fly

10-21-2008, 08:41 PM

Weak entrance, but ssssick tag finisher.

Cuzziebro

10-21-2008, 10:42 PM

I'm definitely going to change it so Miz and Morrison enter separately, I hate generic tag team entrances.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-22-2008, 04:19 AM

John Morrisons Abs have been disrespected, it says "The Miz" above his picture

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-22-2008, 05:28 AM

Weak entrance, but ssssick tag finisher.

I know, it looks awesome. Can't wait to see what else is in as a tag finisher

FourFifty

10-22-2008, 08:50 AM

So does John Morrison grate cheese with his abs in this game?

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-22-2008, 09:26 AM

No, he grates titanium.

Destor

10-22-2008, 02:06 PM

The Miz looks terrible.

Destor

10-22-2008, 02:07 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/922/922172/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081021002804733.jpg

looks nothing like The Miz

Evil Vito

10-22-2008, 07:32 PM

BISCUITS AND GRAVY!

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-22-2008, 07:39 PM

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When it comes to Jesse & Festus, looks may be deceiving; however, WWE Superstars might be wise not to mess with these country boys.

Jesse, along with his partner and big buddy Festus, has finally made his way to SmackDown. In the weeks leading up to their debut, the pair introduced themselves by giving their opinions on a variety of subjects – from fame to fashion to WWE Magazine. Actually, it was Jesse giving their opinions, as Festus stared off in the distance with a blank look.

But don't let Jesse's country-bumpkin airs or Festus' looks fool you. As Michael Cole noted the night of their debut, Jesse has quite the amateur athletic background. And just as Jesse promised our fans about his big buddy, Festus is all business once the bell rings. Both men showed off those traits during their in-ring debut on the Oct. 5 Friday Night SmackDown, leading to their first WWE victory.

Together, Jesse & Festus would love nothing more than to make a major impact inside a WWE ring. With Jesse's amateur ability and Festus' sheer power, there's no telling what these two country boys can do. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Fan Favorite
Outside Dives
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Monkey Flip
Sunset Flip Pin 1

Finishers
Steam Roller
Diving Leg Drop 1

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When it comes to Jesse & Festus, looks may be deceiving; however, WWE Superstars might be wise not to mess with these country boys.

Festus, along with his partner and good buddy Jesse, has finally made his way to SmackDown. In the weeks leading up to their debut, the pair introduced themselves by giving their opinions on a variety of subjects – from fame to fashion to WWE Magazine. Actually, it was Jesse giving their opinions, as Festus stared off in the distance with a blank look.

But don't let that look fool you, because that…that is the face of a man who looks like a wrecking machine inside the squared circle. Jesse promised our fans that from bell to bell, Festus is all business – and the big man delivers on that promise. When they made their in-ring debut on the Oct. 5 Friday Night SmackDown, Festus literally transformed into a new man the moment the bell rang; once it rang again to signify the end of their debut victory, however, the placid, vacant look returned to his big, burly country mug.

Inside the ring, Festus' transformation is bad news for his opponents, and one can only wonder what the situation would be like if encountering the country boy in an elevator.

Together, Jesse & Festus would love nothing more than to make a major impact inside a WWE ring. With Jesse's amateur ability and Festus' sheer power, there's no telling what these two country boys can do. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
K.O.
Lock Pick
Hammer Throw
Bloodshed

Signature Moves
Neck Hanging Chokeslam
Chokeslam 2

Finishers
Flapjack 2
Gutbuster 5

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Jesse & Festus (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922206/svr_jesse_102208_qtlowwide.mov)

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KingofOldSchool

10-22-2008, 07:58 PM

YES, their entrance = WIN

Lux

10-22-2008, 08:20 PM

Biscuts and fucking Gravy!!! :love:

D Mac

10-23-2008, 04:14 AM

Hopefully if you use the Cornfed Colossus it shows him when the bell rings "Hulking out".

KingofOldSchool

10-23-2008, 03:30 PM

The demo is evidently out in the UK on the PSN (Playstation Network).

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-23-2008, 03:36 PM

Come on XBL :mad:

KingofOldSchool

10-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I guess it's up in the UK on X-Box Live as well, lucky fuckers.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-23-2008, 06:18 PM

No, nothing on XBL UK yet...

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-23-2008, 07:03 PM

Posted by Greg Miller on IGN board

Hey--

Two things:

1) Today, you're getting two Countdown profiles. They're not a tag team. Be on the look out for both.

2) The THQ crew is in Japan, so they can't do a THQ&A tomorrow. So, I'll do a Friday Fight in addition to the two Insider matches. However, I don't feel like putting up polls. Reply to this post with the match you want to see. When I'm ready to capture, I'll browse the first two pages of responses and choose the bout I want to play.

Peace.
Greg

#BROKEN Hasney

10-23-2008, 07:10 PM

No, nothing on XBL UK yet...

PSN updates are on a Thursday and XBL Wednesday. It'll probably be out then.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-23-2008, 07:30 PM

People are saying that XBL UK may not have the demo, though PSN UK does and also says the DLC is superstars and costumes, though I'll believe that when I see it(what DLC is as you all know I'm not in UK).

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-23-2008, 07:31 PM

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She's bubbly, she's beautiful and she's an object of desire for many men. She's Maria, and she's darn proud to call herself a WWE Diva. While many may think she's ditzy or absent-minded, there's one thing that's well-known: she's hot.

But hey, she wouldn't have it any other way. Maria has won many beauty pageants in her time, but she's not just all beauty. From kickboxing to sewing to dancing to working on cars, Maria's areas of expertise make her one of the best-rounded Divas in WWE.

After years of entering beauty pageants and an education at Northern Illinois University, the Ottawa, Ill., native struck it big by nearly making it to the end of the 2004 Diva Search. While she didn't win, our fans felt an immediate connection to her, and she quickly made her way to Raw as a backstage interviewer who wasn't afraid to ask any question, from the hard-hitting to the quirkily obvious. And of course, she looks great doing it, perhaps no more so than when Eugene doused her with chocolate milk after winning the World Tag Team Championship that year.

Since her debut in WWE, however, Maria's role has expanded by leaps and bounds. At first, she was tentative to step into the ring, but to this day she continues to learn the ropes and develop into an exciting and skilled performer. She also can be seen (or read, as it may be) lending her auto expertise to our fans in her very own WWE Magazine column every month. Another magazine our fans might be interested in perusing is the April 2008 issue of Playboy, in which Maria showed our fans what's under her hood, namely a racy chassis and va-va-voom curves.

If there's one other thing for sure about Maria, though, it's that while she radiates beauty, the girl her friends call "Boop" won't stop honing her craft until she wears the Women's gold around her waist. So watch out all you stars and studs in the locker room, because you never know when you're going to get your dose of Maria. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Referee Shield
Steal Taunt
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
DDT 17
Woman's Slap 4

Finishers
Running Bulldog
Corner Bulldog

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Maria Kanellis (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922215/svr_maria_102308_qtlowwide.mov)

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Our fans first saw Michelle McCool during 2004's Diva Search. Seeing a mix of beauty and love for WWE, she was brought to SmackDown. But there's so much more behind the beautiful face; there is strength, determination and inspiration.

Before coming to SmackDown, Michelle was a teacher in Florida — but her love for the business started well before that. Both her pappap (grandfather) and dad loved WWE, and brought Michelle along to a live event when she was 6. A little of the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes later, she was hooked.

With her motto "Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within," McCool continues to inspire our fans with her words and strength. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Evasive Dodge
Fan Favorite
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Big Boot 2
Spear 6

Finishers
Facebuster 2
Chick Kick

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Michelle McCool (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922215/svr_michelle_102308_qtlowwide.mov)

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Evil Vito

10-23-2008, 07:35 PM

hahaha I knew it was gonna be two divas when he said it wasn't a tag team

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-23-2008, 07:42 PM

I'd have to say I thought so to Vito, first time I ever got a countdown right.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-23-2008, 07:52 PM

People are saying that XBL UK may not have the demo.

That would kinda suck. I know its only 2 weeks til release, but still...

Evil Vito

10-23-2008, 07:57 PM

A couple of people on GFaqs are saying that in one of the movies where the roster was scrolled through while showing off a mode...in addition to the ???s that we already know about...apparently the other two ???s were back to back and between Curt Hawkins and Edge.

So, Deuce and Domino would have to be those spots if that were the case. Either that...or Demolition Ax/Demolition Smash :shifty:

I haven't seen it mentioned on IGN or anything though nor have I seen the video in question so it's likely bullshit.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-23-2008, 07:59 PM

I could be bullshit but we'll find out in 2 weeks anyway.

People are saying that XBL UK may not have the demo.

That would kinda suck. I know its only 2 weeks til release, but still...

Sorry, I forgot to put "yet"

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-23-2008, 08:03 PM

Panic over :shifty:

KingofOldSchool

10-23-2008, 08:43 PM

That looks NOTHING like Maria.

It's like they exchanged the real Maria for her Mexican counterpart.

KingofOldSchool

10-23-2008, 08:48 PM

ozzman6669

10-23-2008, 08:57 PM

PSN just updated in Canada and the Smackdown demo is not there

Lux

10-23-2008, 10:02 PM

That looks NOTHING like Maria.

It's like they exchanged the real Maria for her Mexican counterpart.

LOL

Also anyone notice McCool missed hitting the big boot.

KingofOldSchool

10-23-2008, 10:34 PM

LOL

Also anyone notice McCool missed hitting the big boot.

Well at least it's realistic.

FourFifty

10-23-2008, 11:28 PM

I got a huge cock tease from a guy at gamestop today. I went to preorder my copy, and he said he had a used one. He was sure it wasn't 08, but it turned out to be '08 anyways. I wanted to throat stab him.

10-24-2008, 12:58 AM

The guy deserved no less!

KingofOldSchool

10-24-2008, 01:40 AM

FourFifty

10-24-2008, 12:26 PM

You should have been throat stabbed for believing him.

...just sayin.

Yea, I know :(
The dude didn't look like he played video games. In fact I think that game stop only has one or two gamers on staff. I was kinda hoping that some ididot let the game out early.

Gerard

10-24-2008, 12:42 PM

Been playing the ps3 demo, seems to load up pretty quick, no load screens between individual entrances which is nice. Game seems a bit more fluid this time around, noticed a few new animations, new camera angles when you're fighting outside the ring, its like the camera guy is crouched down beside the barrier. If you're outside the ring to around the 7-8 count the referee starts telling you to get back in the ring and dishes out warnings.

One odd thing i noticed was triple h was announced as wwe champion but didn't have the belt on.

Swanton looks good, the twist of fate is pretty weird, in game hes doing it the way he was for a little while with them landing back down instead of face down. Havn't been able to do whisper in the wind yet.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-24-2008, 03:51 PM

About the load times, you playing off of the Blu-Ray demo, or the PSN demo? There shoudn't really be many load times if it's coming off the HD.

D Mac

10-24-2008, 04:11 PM

So which wrestlers are on the demo?

Kalyx triaD

10-24-2008, 04:15 PM

DX and the Hardyz

D Mac

10-24-2008, 04:16 PM

No Orton? :n:

Gerard

10-24-2008, 04:40 PM

About the load times, you playing off of the Blu-Ray demo, or the PSN demo? There shoudn't really be many load times if it's coming off the HD.

Playing from the downloaded demo. Should be similar enough for the full game since they all dump files to the hard drive before you can play.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-24-2008, 04:45 PM

True, I don't think 08 did though did it? Then again, I don't think many PS3 games were when that came out.

Only 3 weeks until 360 owners have the HD install option. Not for me though thanks.

Gerard

10-24-2008, 04:54 PM

Not sure if 08 did or not, i know most ps3 games had it, even motorstrom aand that was one of the first. Think some ported games might not have had the option.

jcmoorehead

10-24-2008, 05:13 PM

Just played the demo and certainly enjoyed it more then I did 08's finished product. The matches do seem to flow a lot nicer then previous attempts. Definately looking forward to it now though, wondering if I should get it on the 360 or the PS3 though.

#BROKEN Hasney

10-24-2008, 05:28 PM

The THQ guys are saying that the PS3 is at the same level as the 360 one now. i can't remember if they said the PS3 has custom themes or not. If it does, it will probably boil down to whichever controller you prefer more.

What Would Kevin Do?

10-24-2008, 05:43 PM

PS3 does have custom themes, but not a custom soundtrack. 360 has both.

Gerard

10-24-2008, 06:14 PM

For whatever reason parts of the wrestlers entrances are still missing, the titantrons are obviously there but the large screen under that just displays the raw logo all the time. On wwe programming for instance michaels entrance that screen shows people with their hands in the air, more or less the same thing with them always missing the minitrons on the 2 side walls and the video screen at the entrance way in earlier games.

Then theres the screen thats above the titantron that says "save me" when jericho enters, near sure that has some form of video that plays as well but in the game (if its there) i think it just says raw or smackdown or whatever. Never really sure why that happens, im assuming disc space on the 360 might be an issue but i really cant see a wrestling game taking up the full 8.5 gigs.

Kalyx triaD

10-24-2008, 07:29 PM

There isn't gonna be secondary titantron vids for some time. I agree on their exclusion.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-24-2008, 07:29 PM

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Simply put, Jeff Hardy is an artist. His world revolves around writing "emoetry," recording music ("alternative, alternative music," according to his brother Matt), and employing tinfoil and paint to craft intimate, personal, and sometimes bizarre works of art. His house is decorated with toys, artificial plants and life-size Japanese fiberglass sculptures. One of his most cherished creations—a thirty-foot "Aluminummy" statue called Neroameee, from Nero, his middle name—stands tall outside his studio.

Still, this artist has always been drawn to another, very different canvas—that of the squared circle. Growing up with Matt in the pinewoods of Cameron, North Carolina, 11-year-old Jeff—influenced by the likes of Ric Flair, the Fabulous Freebirds, and the Rockers—took a ramp he built for his bike and painted it to resemble an entrance stage for his "wrestling ring," the backyard trampoline. As he grew older, so did his desire to take greater risks, whether it was to feel the rush of executing hundred-foot-high triples on his motorcross bike, or jumping off the roof of his house as a member of the brothers' "Teenage Wrestling Federation." It was such fearlessness and desire that would bring the 16-year-old daredevil to World Wrestling Entertainment, and after several years catapult him to worldwide fame and main-event status, first as one-half of WWE's high-flying "Team Extreme," The Hardys, then in singles competition.

Though many of his paintings are abstract, this free spirit is a Rembrandt inside the ring, signing his name not with the traditional paintbrush or pen, but with wildly unorthodox, high-impact maneuvers off top ropes and 20-foot ladders. His credo is simple: to create, then surpass his creation.

Unfortunately, most true artists must sink to their lowest point before attaining their greatest heights. For Jeff, the wear-and-tear of living life on the road would help prompt him to leave WWE in 2003. But after a three-year personal journey of refocusing his passion and energies, he now finds himself "in a positive place…and that's what motivates me." Since returning to WWE in August 2006, this reinspired risk-taker has gone back to creating the art he loves most—entertaining WWE fans in arenas around the world. And his most extreme masterpiece awaits. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Table Match
Resiliency
Fan Favorite
Ladder Match
Outside Dives
Springboard

Signature Moves
Whisper in the Wind
Turnbuckle Dropkick 3

Finishers
Swanton Bomb 1
Extreme Twist of Fate

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In the ring, Matt Hardy lives his motto: "I will not die." Time and time again he has sacrificed his body for both the enjoyment of the fans, and the sport which he has loved so dearly for his entire life.

Matt came to the WWE in 1998 as a tag team specialist, teaming up with his brother Jeff to form the appropriately named The Hardys. While severely undersized, The Hardy's outstanding chemistry and unmatched heart carried them to stardom. The Hardys went on to become five-time World Tag Team Champions in WWE before breaking up in 2002.

In 2003, shortly after joining the SmackDown roster, Matt Hardy pursued the Cruiserweight Championship. After struggling for weeks to make the weight limit, Hardy defeated Kidman for the Championship at No Way Out '03.

After he won the title, Hardy endured an up and down rivalry with Rey Mysterio. Hardy got the best of Rey Mysterio in a controversial Championship match at WrestleMania 19. A month later however, Mysterio got his revenge, defeating Hardy for the Cruiserweight Championship on SmackDown. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Table Match
Durability
Fan Favorite
Ladder Match
Cage Match
Outside Dives

Signature Moves
Side Effect 1
Diving Leg Drop 2

Finishers
Twist of Fate 1
Twist of Fate 3

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The Hardys (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922449/svr_hardys_102408_qtlowwide.mov)

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Dark-Slicer Diago

10-24-2008, 08:05 PM

IGN Cyber Sunday is up Insiders.

PorkSoda

10-25-2008, 12:49 AM

Alright, can someone explain to me what the abilities are? Is that like the Dirty, Showman, Hardcore thing they had last year? Whats the explanation of each?

And did the ref just count when Jeff was on the top rope? 5 count to move on the ropes now? :drool:

Triple Naitch

10-25-2008, 01:02 AM

FourFifty

10-25-2008, 02:05 AM

I want to say "burn" but the pun is way too easy.

FourFifty

10-25-2008, 02:53 AM

Alright, can someone explain to me what the abilities are? Is that like the Dirty, Showman, Hardcore thing they had last year? Whats the explanation of each?

I'm pretty sure the abilities are taking the place of the styles. As of saying what does what, no clue over here. I'm just looking at internet porn until the 360 demo is on XBL.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-25-2008, 09:26 AM

And did the ref just count when Jeff was on the top rope? 5 count to move on the ropes now? :drool:

May have been for the partner to get out of the ring?

D Mac

10-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Ok I went into the PSN and didn't find any demo. WTF?

KingofOldSchool

10-25-2008, 10:24 AM

Ok I went into the PSN and didn't find any demo. WTF?

It's in the UK only, you'd have to set up a UK account in order to access it.

I did so without a problem.

D Mac

10-25-2008, 05:08 PM

:mad:

D Mac

10-25-2008, 05:08 PM

Fucking Brits

Gerard

10-25-2008, 06:14 PM

Just noticed the crowd in the ps3 version, first 3 rows are 3d, rest seem to be badly done 2d with really blocky black outlines around them. :lol:

KingofOldSchool

10-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Fucking Brits

Just set up a UK account, it's not hard.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-25-2008, 07:00 PM

IGN Fight Fight 5

Elimination Chamber Match
Batista vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Big Daddy V
vs.
John Cena vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Paul London

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Friday Fight #5 (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/923/923698/svr_friday_102408_qtlowwide.mov)

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What Would Kevin Do?

10-25-2008, 07:22 PM

Nice! I'm playing the demo, and Matt's second twist of fate is the top rope diamond cutter esque one. Like the opponent is sitting on the top rope, and he does the twist of fate like that. Badass.

What Would Kevin Do?

10-25-2008, 07:22 PM

Oh, DM, you can set up a Europe PSN account on your Ps3 you know?

D Mac

10-25-2008, 09:38 PM

Oh no I didn't know that.

What Would Kevin Do?

10-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Yeah, it's easy. Just create a new ID on your PS3, sign up for a PSN account, and then do all the crap for Europe. Just make sure you use a different email address, and I think you may need to look up a UK zip

ozzman6669

10-26-2008, 12:03 AM

You don't even need a real address, it took me 10 minutes to create a UK acount and everything worked fine, but you need a HDTV to see the PAL signal.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-27-2008, 07:21 PM

posted yesterday at GamingRing.com

Gaming Ring had some more time to check out Road to Wrestlemania over the past week and there defintely is some interesting developments.

By looking in the eyes of Randy Orton. Are you looking at the blue eyed killer who is capable of doing anything to play the ultimate mind game.

Is Batista and Rey Mysterio destined for greatness or is there dissention on the horizon.

No one should question John Cenas commitment and loyalty to his country. Maybe MVP will find out personally.

When in betterthanyoutopia you do as betterthanyoutopians do. Does that include stacking the deck against your opponent. Maybe?

What do you do when 2 of the most infamous factions are gunning for your services. Why Its time to play the game of course.

You know the other day I was thinking back about WCW. Do you ever miss the good old days when WCW superstars fought for the world championship belt? Nah neither do I.

Last time please notice I specifically mention 2 unlockable characters not superstars. Read into that as you will. There are superstars to be had in the RTW mode.

In the spirit of Halloween, stop me if you heard this joke before. A irish and italian zombie walk into the Arena.

Playstation 3 users will get a treat this year, they will get a jam packed collectors edition. This is one of the most jam packed collectors editions, that we at Gaming Ring have seen.

http://gamingring.com/news/~mike/Archive/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ps3ce.jpg

Available only on PS3, this ultra rare Collectors Edition, will be shipping in a collectible steel cage packaging

Includes WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2009 videogame, Exclusive WWE WrestleMania 24 Main Event Match: Edge vs Undertaker and a bonus WWE Legends of WrestleMania videogame trailer

Includes an exclusive WWE Blu-ray with over 2 hours of additional content: Best of Raw and SmackDown Matches, plus bonus SmackDown vs Raw 2009 videogame behind-the-scenes documentary

Tag Team Finishers pic
http://gamingring.com/news/~mike/Archive/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/1921681100-image28.jpg

credit - Brad Ward, GamingRing.com

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-27-2008, 07:26 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/924/924116/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081027000847912.jpg

Sports-entertainment has seen its share of immortals. There have been icons, some Great Ones, a few Olympians and a whole lot of legends. But there has only been one Showstopper, and he is Shawn Michaels.

In an industry where the hyperbole is the norm, there may not be enough ways to describe HBK. He is truly incomparable. Michaels has made a career of stealing the show – competing in matches that are talked about for years. His rivalries over a career spanning more than 20 years are truly the stuff of legends.

Michaels first started revolutionizing the sport during his partnership with Marty Jannetty as The Rockers. Their wars with "Playboy" Buddy Rose & Doug Sommers in the AWA and then the subsequent rivalries with The Hart Foundation and The Brain Busters in WWE changed the face of tag team wrestling and captured the imagination of our fans. Arguably, Michaels could have gone down as one of the greats if he had chosen to stay primarily in tag team competition. But HBK knew he could become an all-time great. One superkick to Jannetty during Brutus Beefcake's Barber Shop closed the door on a popular partnership and opened another to Michaels' legend.

HBK's career can't be just measured in titles, even though his trophy case is spilling over. He was WWE's first-ever Grand slam Champion, holding the European Championship, World Tag Team Championship, the Intercontinental Title and WWE Championship. He, along with Triple H, co-founded one of the greatest factions of all time, D-Generation X, whose popularity and anti-establishment philosophy continue to capture the imagination of our fans today. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Resiliency
Durability
Kip-Up
Fan Favorite
Outside Dives
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Flying Forearm Smash 3
Diving Elbow Drop 3

Finishers
Sweet Chin Music Pin 2
Inverted Figure-4 Leg Lock

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Shawn Michaels (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922454/svr_shawn_102708_qtlowwide.mov)

credit - Greg Miller, ps3.ign.com

KingofOldSchool

10-27-2008, 07:30 PM

Last time please notice I specifically mention 2 unlockable characters not superstars. Read into that as you will. There are superstars to be had in the RTW mode.

....is this another Fred Durst debacle? Is the lead singer of Rev Theory requesting to be in the game in exchange for them using Voices?

KingofOldSchool

10-27-2008, 07:37 PM

Also evidently it's been confirmed that there will be a Masked Kane playable version of Kane in the game.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-27-2008, 07:40 PM

Is Masked Kane Kane's alt attire or Festus' alt attire?

KingofOldSchool

10-27-2008, 07:43 PM

Is Masked Kane Kane's alt attire or Festus' alt attire?

I'm pretty sure it's a separate model, although Festus Kane will be DLC.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-27-2008, 07:53 PM

That would be funny to see.

KingofOldSchool

10-27-2008, 08:11 PM

Oh I don't if someone else mentioned it, but you can also pick up a disc copy of the demo for the PS3 at Gamestop.

You may or may not have to preorder it though, that will vary on the employee you talk to there.

Funky Fly

10-27-2008, 08:49 PM

....is this another Fred Durst debacle? Is the lead singer of Rev Theory requesting to be in the game in exchange for them using Voices?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hg3Qg4R_mA

Jesus Buttfucking Christ :|

Kalyx triaD

10-27-2008, 09:00 PM

K-Fed for DLC.

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 01:50 AM

Heads up, there is a good chance of the demo showing up on X-Box Live tomorrow.

FourFifty

10-28-2008, 02:03 PM

Heads up, there is a good chance of the demo showing up on X-Box Live tomorrow.

.......................and I have to open tomorrow................................... :(

Wait, that means I get out of work at an early hour!!!!!!!!! :D

CSL

10-28-2008, 05:09 PM

Just been playing the demo. More fun than last year. Dunno if that's cause I haven't played Smackdown for ages.

Thought the duelling crowd chants were pretty cool (Let's Go Hardy, Triple H, Let's Go Hardy, HBK etc) and there was a cool sequence where Triple H got the hot tag, bump and feed from the Hardy's and Triple H pedigrees Jeff. Made me smile, wouldn't have minded losing if it hadn't been broken up

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-28-2008, 05:39 PM

Sounds awesome, can't wait to get my hands on the demo, hopefully tomorrow.

Just over a week till release as well, gonna be sweet.

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2008, 06:33 PM

Anyone notice Shawn has his in-ring pyro that he hasn't used in like 4-5 years(:?:) in the game?

Lux

10-28-2008, 06:36 PM

I did but it isn't as interesting as the superstar of the day, please say Edge or Orton (I'll lean towards Edge)

Kalyx triaD

10-28-2008, 06:44 PM

Anyone notice Shawn has his in-ring pyro that he hasn't used in like 4-5 years(:?:) in the game?

Good. I've been adding it to his entrance the last 2 years, now I don't have to. I'm a firm believer that when doing a virtual wrestler's intro - keep it accurate and keep the best elements intact (sadly you never know if it would be the wrestlers final in-game model alive). This is why I hated Orton not having his sparks at the ramp, even if he didn't have them anymore for real. That could've been a cost decision that a game didn't have to suffer from.

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2008, 06:45 PM

I did but it isn't as interesting as the superstar of the day, please say Edge or Orton (I'll lean towards Edge)

Maybe they'll reveal both as Rated R.K.O.? Prolly not, but it would be sweet if they still had their stable entrance like in ’08.

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2008, 06:52 PM

Good. I've been adding it to his entrance the last 2 years, now I don't have to. I'm a firm believer that when doing a virtual wrestler's intro - keep it accurate and keep the best elements intact (sadly you never know if it would be the wrestlers final in-game model alive). This is why I hated Orton not having his sparks at the ramp, even if he didn't have them anymore for real. That could've been a cost decision that a game didn't have to suffer from.

Also, I’ve always been kinda creeped out whenever I think about Eddie Guerrero dying right around the release of SvR ’06 (a day before the N. America release. The game released 11/14/05, while he died 11/13/05.)

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 07:00 PM

I'm calling Boogeyman for today's Superstar

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 07:14 PM

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-28-2008, 07:25 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/924/924716/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081028031042648.jpg

Burke is a natural athlete and skilled fighter, and though he talks a big game, his extraordinary background speaks for itself. With an amateur boxing record of 103-1 (102 knockouts), Burke is a deadly, stand-up striker with fast, heavy-hitting hands.

Elijah Burke arrived in WWE in July 2006 on SmackDown. In his debut match, Burke used a barrage of quick hits and weakening holds to earn arguably the first of certainly many victories in his WWE career. Toting his ruthless signature move, The Elijah Express, Burke brought his domination to ECW in November to wreak havoc on the other ECW Superstars.

The self-proclaimed "Paragon of Virtue" formed the New Breed (with Marcus Cor Von, Matt Striker and originally, Kevin Thorn) in early 2007 and waged war against Originals Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and Sandman over control of ECW. CM Punk earned Burke's wrath when he infiltrated and tried to destroy the New Breed from within, and the two have had a heated rivalry ever since.
But the real object of Burke's desire is the ECW World Title, and he believes he is destined to wear the gold someday. And he is determined not to let anyone - especially a certain Straightedge Superstar - stand in his way. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Dirty Pin
Move Theft
Object
Durability

Signature Moves
4-Up Combo
Outer Limitz Elbow Drop

Finishers
Elijah Express
Elijah Experience

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Elijah Burke (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/922/922462/svr_elijah_102808_qtlowwide.mov)

credit - Greg Miller, ps3.ign.com

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2008, 07:28 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/924/924716/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081028031042648.jpg

Fuck Burke. (:foc:, Elijah!)

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 07:29 PM

ashley
batista
beth phoenix
big daddy v
big show
locked (Boogeyman)
brian kendrick
candice
carlito
chavo guerrero
chris jericho
chuck palumbo
cm punk
cody rhodes
locked (Curt Hawkins)
edge
elijah burke
festus
finlay
the great kahli
hardcore holly
jbl
jeff hardy
jesse
locked (Jillian Hall)
jimmy wang yang
john cena
john morrison
jtg
kane
kelly kelly
kofi kingston
lance cade
locked (Layla)
maria
mark henry
locked (Masked Kane?)
matt hardy
melina
michelle mccool
mickie james
the miz
mr kennedy
locked (Mr. McMahon)
mvp
paul london
randy orton
rey mysterio
locked (Ric Flair)
santino marella
shad
shawn michaels
shelton benjamin
locked (Snitsky)
locked (Tazz)
tommy dreamer
locked (?)
trevor murdoch
triple h
umaga
the undertaker
victoria
william regal
locked (Zack Ryder)

Breakdown of the character selection screen...notice there is nowhere that Hornswoggle would fit in the locked group.

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 07:35 PM

There was a rumor going around the first DLC would be available Nov. 11 and would feature Jamie Noble, Gregory Helms, and Vladimir Kozlov.

Lux

10-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Fuck Burke. (:foc:, Elijah!)

Take that BACK!!!!!

*Burke fan*

Lux

10-28-2008, 07:40 PM

4-Up combo and Outer Limitz Elbow drop, Im down with that.

Funky Fly

10-28-2008, 07:47 PM

There was a rumor going around the first DLC would be available Nov. 11 and would feature Jamie Noble, Gregory Helms, and Vladimir Kozlov.

I'd buy it. Especially if DLC adds moves. I'd love to have some of Kozlov's shit.

Evil Vito

10-28-2008, 08:01 PM

LOL @ all of the active wrestlers that are hidden being jobbers.

I'm guessing Hornswoggle might be selectable as a manager but that's it (hence why he'd have an in-game pic)...sorta like Heyman a few years ago

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 08:06 PM

LOL @ all of the active wrestlers that are hidden being jobbers.



Zack Ryder is NOT a jobber! :'(

Volchok

10-28-2008, 09:17 PM

Any ideas on who the locked wrestler is between Dreamer and Murdoch?

I've been looking to see who it could be but the only one that fits is Torrie Wilson.

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Any ideas on who the locked wrestler is between Dreamer and Murdoch?

I've been looking to see who it could be but the only one that fits is Torrie Wilson.

Tony Atlas :shifty:

Funky Fly

10-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Either would suck.

Volchok

10-28-2008, 09:25 PM

so win-win?

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 09:30 PM

Either would suck.

But he can introduce Mark Henry

"DA WORLD'S STWANGEST CHAWPIOOWWN MMMMAAAAWWWKKK HHHHEEEENWWRRRAAYY!"

Funky Fly

10-28-2008, 09:34 PM

He'd also attempt to bury CM Punk in his Road to Wrestlemania.

KingofOldSchool

10-28-2008, 09:35 PM

He'd also attempt to bury CM Punk in his Road to Wrestlemania.

Atlas: Hey der kid, u be warin too mawch of dat weest tape der. Da awwfice doesn't like dat.

Evil Vito

10-29-2008, 12:22 AM

Zack Ryder is NOT a jobber! :'(

Hmm, perhaps not...but that Curt Hawkins guy, pfft.

Really though, I'm a bit puzzled by the choice of hidden characters. Sure, I'd like to unlock everyone but I'm not about to try and win a 3-on-1 handicap match against Khali, Show, and BDV in order to unlock Snitsky. :o

Triple Naitch

10-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I hope they're all champions you need to beat to unlock the character and the belt like in WCW/NWO Revenge. What's better than beating Boogeyman for the U.S. Title? :shifty: :naughty:

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 01:47 PM

<a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=45467955">Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 - Commercial</a> <object width="425px" height="360px" ><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=45467955,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor="/><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=45467955,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor=" width="425" height="360" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" /></object>

Commercial for the game.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-29-2008, 01:52 PM

Available Sunday November 9th in the States? What the hell gets released on a Sunday?

Got mine coming on the morning of the 7th

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 02:02 PM

Available Sunday November 9th in the States? What the hell gets released on a Sunday?

Got mine coming on the morning of the 7th

Stores get them in before Sunday.

It's not uncommon.

Also, Rock Band and Guitar Hero both released on Sundays. Among others, some bigger titles get released on Sundays.

Shaggy

10-29-2008, 02:17 PM

only thing that sucks about the release date is I was also planning on picking up Mirrors Edge that week....

D Mac

10-29-2008, 03:11 PM

Still no demo?

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 03:22 PM

only thing that sucks about the release date is I was also planning on picking up Mirrors Edge that week....

If you preorder ME on Amazon, you'll get $10 off a future gaming purchase. That means you can get ME, then get Smackdown vs. Raw for $49.99.

Disturbed316

10-29-2008, 05:53 PM

So when is this actually out then? I've got both the 7th and 28th from different companies for the european launch:?:

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-29-2008, 06:36 PM

At the EuroGaming Expo, people say that John Morisson has his slo-mo entrance sans fur coat/hair physics and here's a couple pics of it although bad quality

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t208/olibacon/DSCN7880.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t208/olibacon/DSCN7878.jpg

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 06:54 PM

Also from the EuroGamer Expo...

Downloadable Superstars are CONFIRMED. - They will be treated as a special class of wrestlers in Create Modes (Superstar - Downloaded Superstar - Created Superstar)

The locked match type is some form of Handicap Match. It's under that sub-heading in the match selection menu. It could be some sort of Gauntlet, maybe the return of SLOBBERKNOCKER!

Funky Fly

10-29-2008, 07:05 PM

WTF was Slobberknocker?

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:07 PM

WTF was Slobberknocker?

Basically a gauntlet match where you have to beat the whole roster or something.

Funky Fly

10-29-2008, 07:09 PM

... AWESOME

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:10 PM

So if you buy the game at Wal*Mart, I guess you get a code to unlock 5 wrestlers.

But I'm sure the code will be posted online.

FourFifty

10-29-2008, 07:18 PM

There was also a version of the slobber knocker that didn't end. Great stuff.

Lux

10-29-2008, 07:21 PM

Morrison slow-mo, tight and with the title, I've got my entrace now :shifty:

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-29-2008, 07:26 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/925/925136/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081029010531354.jpg

Give the bodacious loudmouth Mr. Kennedy credit: He sure knows how to make an entrance. And he sure as hell won't let anyone outtalk him – ask any poor soul who has been on the receiving end of a verbal drubbing by the Green Bay, Wis., native since he burst onto the WWE scene in 2005.

No one else in WWE, before or since, has made his own ring introductions. Hell, if no one else can do it right, you might as well do it yourself. But with Mr. Kennedy, there's always been the impression that he likes to hear himself talk … loudly.

Still, Kennedy is more than just talk – he knows how to dish it out in the ring. He can talk smack and give it back at the same time. Kennedy has billed himself as the "future of WWE."

Those are quite bold statements, but Kennedy's record speaks for itself. The laundry list of former World Champions and future Hall of Famers he has defeated reads like a Who's Who of the elite in WWE. Kane, Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, Batista and Shawn Michaels, among others, have all tasted defeat at the hands of Mr. Kennedy. Though he has held the United States Championship and is a former Mr. Money in the Bank winner, Kennedy will not be content until he is a World Champion. Only then will he shut up … then again, maybe not.

So what fuels Mr. Kennedy's desire? Maybe it is his huge ego; maybe it's greed. Maybe it's his memories of growing up in the frozen tundra of Green Bay, watching legends such as Hulk Hogan, Randy "Macho Man" Savage and later, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. His toughness was forged by a stint in the U.S. Army and battling before hundreds – not thousands, hundreds – of onlookers in dirty rings while on the independent wrestling circuit before hitting the big time in WWE. If nothing else, Mr. Kennedy is a survivor who is living his dream.

Mr. Kennedy was drafted to SmackDown in the WWE Draft, where he hopes to continue the hot streak he has been on in 2008. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Move Theft
Steal Taunt
Durability
Ladder Match
Possum Pin

Signature Moves
Green Bay Plunge 1
Swanton Bomb 1

Finishers
Mic Check
Green Bay Plunge 2

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Mr. Ken Kennedy (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/925/925134/svr_kennedy_102908MIX_qtlowwide.mov)

credit - Greg Miller, ps3.ign.com

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:29 PM

So all that is left are...Edge, Orton, and Jimmy Wang Yang.

Lux

10-29-2008, 07:30 PM

DAMNIT, I wanted Edge or Orton today (perferably Edge)

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Actually they got Orton up as well.

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:31 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14242649/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009/videos/svr_randy_102908.html

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

Give the video sometime to update.

FourFifty

10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

Gotta admit- with the demo not out yet, and the game out soon I almost don't care about the demo. That's more time to play Fallout 3.

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Orton's got the Garvin Stomp as one of his signature moves! :love:

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-29-2008, 07:35 PM

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/925/925136/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009-20081029010529604.jpg

Randy Orton doesn't have many interests. Other than listening to Metallica or Pantera and watching the occasional movie, wrestling is his life…or, as he would tell you, his destiny.

It's easy to understand why. His father is WWE Hall of Famer "Cowboy" Bob Orton, his uncle Barry "Barry O" Orton, and his grandfather "The Big O," the late Bob Orton, Sr. Most kids remember their first ball game or school play; Randy's childhood memories include sitting in the kitchen of his family's St. Louis home with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, and repairing a broken banister leaned on by Andre the Giant. He wasn't even five years old when he watched his father knock out "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff in the main event at the inaugural WrestleMania, but he already knew he wanted to be a WWE Superstar.

Randy's parents tried dissuading him; his father even warned that life in the ring meant a life on the road, away from family. Yet Randy, seeing how his friends perceived his world-traveling dad in "a different light," recalls only thinking the prospect was "quite appealing, and something I wanted to do."
Still, he agreed to try other avenues first. After graduating Hazelwood Central High School in 1998 (where he was an accomplished amateur wrestler), Orton enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. His plan was to serve a four-year tour of duty, then focus on a wrestling career; his reality was a dishonorable discharge one year later, due to unauthorized absences on two occasions (one for 82 days) and for disobeying a superior officer's direct order. After spending 38 days in the brig of Camp Pendleton Base, he would resume his civilian life…and to pursuing his destiny.

Back home in St. Louis, Orton accompanied his father backstage at a local WWE live event in late 1999. He left the show with an opportunity to try out in Stamford, which soon resulted in a developmental deal to train at Ohio Valley Wrestling. Orton quickly rose through OVW's ranks, and in April 2002, he officially made his WWE debut as a member of SmackDown. The third-generation Superstar had at last fulfilled his dream, though a long-standing rivalry with Mick Foley (and a brutal Hardcore Match at Backlash in 2004 that Orton remembers as one of his greatest contests) provided him with a new purpose:

What better way to make himself a WWE legend…than to destroy the legends before him? Since then, many WWE legends have fallen to Randy Orton. And many more will follow. It's his destiny. Source: WWE.com

Abilities
Dirty Pin
K.O.
Steal Taunt
Object
Resiliency
Durability

Signature Moves
Backbreaker 14
Orton Stomp

Finishers
Hunting RKO
Punt Kick

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Randy Orton (http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/925/925134/svr_randy_102908_qtlowwide.mov)

credit - Greg Miller, ps3.ign.com

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 07:36 PM

Good to see they haven't changed Kennedy's intro...

Lux

10-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Orton hears Voices... they tell him things.

Lux

10-29-2008, 07:38 PM

Btw Elijah didn't turn into Orton overnight.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-29-2008, 07:49 PM

Lux, the vids take time to update, I copy the embed code as it is.

Evil Vito

10-29-2008, 08:13 PM

They should add VO of everybody doing their own version of Kennedy's entrance, in case you want to give them Kennedy's entrance moves for some reason :shifty:

What Would Kevin Do?

10-29-2008, 08:25 PM

They should add VO of everybody doing their own version of Kennedy's entrance, in case you want to give them Kennedy's entrance moves for some reason :shifty:

:rofl: I'm just imaging... "I'M THE BOOGEYMAN!!!

BOOGEYMAN!

10-29-2008, 08:42 PM

Is that the Dirty Pin ability we saw from Orton? If so, Nice!

FourFifty

10-29-2008, 08:43 PM

PUNT KICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KingofOldSchool

10-29-2008, 08:44 PM

SLIGHT GRAZE TO THE HEAD!

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-29-2008, 08:53 PM

Gotta admit- with the demo not out yet, and the game out soon I almost don't care about the demo. That's more time to play Fallout 3.

Even though its nice to get a little preview play of the game with the demo, I've got this preordered. So like you said, its really not important about the demo anymore. The game will be here in just over a week. I have Web of Shadows before then.

Gerard

10-29-2008, 11:50 PM

Meh, orton looked weird walking down the aisle. Looked more like kanes walk or someone much heavier\larger.

Was also mising the arabic kid punching him in the arm.

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:D

D Mac

10-30-2008, 08:05 AM

I guess they won't have a US demo this year. :n:

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-30-2008, 09:11 AM

I guess they won't have a US demo this year. :n:

Or in the UK on 360. Bit annoying.

KingofOldSchool

10-30-2008, 10:04 AM

Ummm someone posted these on IGN....

http://i37.tinypic.com/51pqtd.png

Xero

10-30-2008, 10:20 AM

WCW?

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-30-2008, 10:20 AM

Ted Dibiase! Masked Kane with the vest attire! Super Crazy, Charlie Haas and Evan Bourne as DLC! A WCW brand!

Wooooooooooooooooooooo!

KingofOldSchool

10-30-2008, 10:22 AM

WCW?

They got to use that logo somewhere. :lol:

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-30-2008, 10:22 AM

Last year I made a WCW stable for some old WCW guys, same with ECW. This year it'll be cool to sort them into brands this year, like by era or something.

KingofOldSchool

10-30-2008, 10:23 AM

I just hope the DLC wrestlers have their music and trons and not just the generic WWE logo as tron with the Raw theme.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-30-2008, 10:24 AM

Strange how some of the DLC(DiBiase, the diva santa suits etc) have pics, but Haas etc don't.

Lord-Of-Darkness

10-30-2008, 10:25 AM

I just hope the DLC wrestlers have their music and trons and not just the generic WWE logo as tron with the Raw theme.

Not much we can do about the tron, but we can always edit the themes.

Then again when you buy DLC you expect to get a whole package.

KingofOldSchool

10-30-2008, 10:25 AM

Oh and evidently the guy who posted those pics has videos as well that he's possibly posting later this afternoon.

Apparently the story is that Gamingring was playing their build on JustinTV. And they turned off their stream before they revealed too much hidden info, but I guess they didn't turn off their stream in time. :lol:

KingofOldSchool

10-30-2008, 10:26 AM

Not much we can do about the tron, but we can always edit the themes.

Then again when you buy DLC you expect to get a whole package.

Well there isn't a good lengthy version of Priceless theme out there and this is our best chance at getting it until they release it on WWE The Music CD.

Dark-Slicer Diago

10-30-2008, 10:30 AM

GamingRing vids

MVP(shows Drive By,Player's Boot,Playmaker and Ballin' Elbow DroP)
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Kofi Kingston(pyro added by CAE,Double Back Chop,Flying Forearm Smash 2,Twin Leg Drop and Trouble In Paradise)
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Kane(Sidewalk Slam 4,Oklahoma Slam 1,Tombstone 3,Chokeslam 6 though it doesn't show Kane doing the Sit-Up however he does have it too.)
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credit - Charles Shane, GamingRing.com

and about those pics, if they'er real thats awesome but they could always be photoshopped.