Someone at on the IGN boards thinks this is the reason, though I don't think it's true.

1) Sabu in but RVD out! ECW originals storyline to unlock RVD?
2) JTG & Shad in but Deuce, Domino, Robbie, Rory Cade, Murdoch, London & Kendrick missing - Tag Team storylines to get them?
3) Cor Von & Burke & Punk but no Kevin Thorn or Matt Striker - New Breed Story line to unlock them
4) Helms, Chavo & Mysterio are the only cruiserweights (leaving out Super Crazy, Noble, Yang, Moore, London and Kendrick - as mentioned before) possible storyline to unlock a couple of those?
5) Only 7 Divas - it was previously rumored that someone had said there was 8 - Unlockable
6) Only 7 Legends - There should be more than that possible unlockable Alumni like Big Show, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero etc.

Just an idea that I think THQ & Yukes might of thought of and gone with! I mean it was in on SD 2 & 3 (KYR & JBI) so they obviously have the ability to put it in, and I've seen people sayign about how they enjoyed it in those games too. So what's to stop THQ/Yukes going oh they liked it lets do it again and not tell them who they could unlock!

Nah. If anything they left people out to put in as DLC so people will pay more for them.

THQ: Want RVD? Want Paul London? Want Brian Kendrick? Want Eddie Guerrero? Well you'll have to PAAAAAAAYYYY! *laughs evily*

That won't be that surprising though since there money grabbers, money is probably the only thing they care about.

yeah, how the hell is Sabu in and RVD out wen RVD left way later??

It's a shame most of the tag teams got left out, but at least MVP is in there. Ballin'!

I hope the people at IGN boards are right...
OMG! Charisma Injection you haven't been here in like forever...

Also if they don't do custom music i'm gonna send THQ a letter containing my shit

Well that's what business is. To make that MONEY MONEY, YEAH YEAH, that MONEY MONEY, YEAH YEAH.

The roster doesn't realy bother me, because I'd never play as Londrick, WGTT, or any of those other people who weren't included.

What a retarded roster.

Yeah don't really care about the people who were left out. Only way I would have used them is to beat up on them.

<font color=goldenrod>I'd jump at $5 per pack but I honestly see them charging more than that. You'd essentially be getting a total roster update for just $15 more. As long as they would be playable in all modes (except season obviously as I don't think there's a way to import VO in along with a character)</font>

Marvel Ultimate Alliance DLC's had VO.

So Sabu has been moved from the main roster, to the Legend's roster.

Yup, that would make sence seeing as how he's in and not RVD, though he is a bigger ECW legend.

Also, when was the last time we seen Triple H in a suit? And why do they need to waste a character model on it?

I don't recall the last time Triple H was in a suit.

Marcus Cor Von is supposedly the first guy on the Countdown.

I doubt it. It's just a noob constantly posting that topic each time since it was locked.

September 4, 2007 - Where were you seven years ago? Getting married? Flipping burgers? Eating paste? In a womb?

IGN was right here doing this.

This is the seventh year of IGN teaming with THQ to bring you an exclusive look at the Superstars of the latest WWE videogame. This year, we'll be detailing all 50 of WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008's in-ring renegades -- legends, divas and the current brawlers -- in a one-a-day format leading up to our exclusive review. What can you expect on these pages as time goes by? Well, be on the lookout for stats, bios, videos, screens and much more as we get in-depth, hands-on time with these titles.

Please note that as builds come in, we'll update with system-specific assets, but for now, all of our media is from the PlayStation 3 build of the game.

Who gets the Countdown spotlight today? Why, it's none other than Rey Mysterio

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Finishers - The 619, Dragonrana Pin
Fighting Styles - High Flyer/Showman

STR 7
SUB 8
DUR 8
TEC 9
SPD 9.5
CHA 9
HRD 8.5
STA 9

PS3
Rey Mysterio Entrance
619/West Coast Pop to Tommy Dreamer

PS2
Rey Mysterio Entrance
619/West Coast Pop to Matt Hardy

*yawns*

<font color=goldenrod>Honestly my money was on it starting off with CM Punk since he's winning the belt tonight.

The only interesting thing about Rey's countdown is seeing Dreamer's model.</font>

I agree. I like this pic too Selection screen

So anyone going to take any stabs at what Cena's stats are in this game? I think it was 94 last time.

<font color=goldenrod>Cena will be a 97</font>

lol wow

Firepro R it is, then.

What strikes me the most is that, at least in the PS3 and 360 versions, weren't they supposed to be working with a form of media that has a higher capacity (HD DVD and Blu Ray)? I mean, we know VO and shit took up alot of space on the regular DVDs, and that may have been a valid excuse, but now you have the new technology and would be able to fit a LOT more on those, plus the possibility to be able to install the game onto a HDD in the system (provided THQ even considered that)? Yet, we only have the 50 that disappoints to fucking hell. No excuse this time, I think. THQ needs to promise something special about some kind of downloadable content, or else this is going to be it's worst selling WWE game in a LONG time.

And I don't think this is a space issue this time.

I think what strikes me the most (not really) is that Kelly Kelly's a playable character.

I guess if you've had one match, that makes you a wrestler.

Rey vids uploaded.

Smackdown Countdown: Rey Mysterio
 

Wow, its that time of year once again, LETS DO THIS!

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Video 1 - Entrance

BOOYAKKA BOOYAKKA SIX ONE NINE! Rey pops out of the floor with a bang. Very little has changed since last years entrance, the main change is his attire, in which he is sporting a goofy looking studded helmet. It seems the character model was taken before he got his masive beer gut.

Video 2 - Gameplay

Its Rey vs Tommy Dreamer (:heart: ) Straight away Rey trips Dreamer onto the middle rope and executes the 619/West Coast Pop, which hasn't been reannimated. Rey pins Dreamer and celebrates. Did you know that Batista used to compete as a bodybuilder and weighed over 350 pounds. He took up wrestling after meeting Road Warrior Animal and Mr Perfect at a competition in Minneapolis. At least the loading screens are more exciting this year. Rey Celebrates by going on the turnbuckles and thanking Eddie.

So by going by what has been uploaded for Rey, it seems that he is one half of the Tag Team Champions,

Its all about the MON-NAY!

Here comes the MONAAAAAAAAAAAY Here we go

Here comes the Money

tommorow will be burke... thats my prediction

I don't know why, but I think it's a diva tonight. :shifty:

<font color=goldenrod>lol 8.5 hardcore rating for Rey. Obviously done to boost his overall rating up

Anyway, DLC have only been confirmed for PS3. Surely they won't shut 360 out of it would they?</font>

Even though I'm getting the PS3 version, I hope not since I'm also getting the 360 version for my brother; Though I think they will just to piss people off even more.

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Finishers - Woman's Slap 3, DDT 18
Fighting Styles - Showman(in vids), Brawler(I think)

Attributes

STR 3.5
SUB 4.5
DUR 4.5
TEC 5.5
SPD 6
CHA 7.5
HRD 4
STA 7

PS3
Kelly Kelly Entrance
Women's Slap to Melina

PS2
Kelly Kelly Entrance
Women's Slap to Melina

<font color=goldenrod>lmao, I had a feeling it'd be Kelly. Figured they'd do a diva 2nd and it'd be the one absolutely no one gives a shit about</font>

Great, i'm glad the 619 wasn't reainmated because its so much better this way

I hope they do Snitsky soon.

<font color=goldenrod>Looks like IGN finally got over the roster...and most of them seem more than happy to pay more money for a better one. tbh, if they had just left off Cryme Tyme and included, say, Kevin Thorn and Matt Striker (I like Cryme Tyme but when there's only one real tag team in the game its pointless)...I think it'd be much better. Also, axe HHH in a suit in favor of Jimmy Wang Yang or something.

I just really REALLY hope custom themes are in...cause if DLC's are overcharged its gonna be how I create my wrestlers. If they don't include the feature it'll just be the nail in the coffin on how they really don't give a fuck what the fans want.</font>