: A single-player experience featuring voice acting from actual WWE superstars . It follows a storyline feud between the Raw and SmackDown brands .
The original (released in 2004) introduced several defining features to the long-running wrestling series, bridging the gap between the arcade-style "SmackDown" games and a more simulation-heavy approach . Core Gameplay Features wwe-smackdown-vs-raw
: Wrestlers can be designated as "Clean," "Dirty," or "Neutral." Performing specific actions (like technical moves for Clean or eye rakes for Dirty) fills a unique meter that allows for powerful special moves . : A single-player experience featuring voice acting from
: Allows players to design their own belts and defend them in custom Pay-Per-Views (PPVs) . Core Gameplay Features : Wrestlers can be designated
: Features 2003-2004 era pay-per-view arenas and a roster of nearly 70 playable characters .
: Adds realism with randomly triggered events like a Test of Strength , shove matches, or stare-downs .
: Players can build full match cards, complete with opening pyrotechnics and custom highlight reels .