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: Powerhouse, Technical, High-Flyer, Brawler, Dirty, Hardcore, Submission Specialist, and Showman.
The game featured over 50 superstars, including several notable debuts and returns:
: CM Punk , MVP , Kelly Kelly , and Cryme Tyme made their first appearances in the series. WWE Smack Down Vs Raw 2008
: Each style provided primary and secondary abilities. For example, a Powerhouse like Batista could "hulk up" to become impervious to strikes, while a Showman could steal an opponent's finisher.
: A new analog-based system allowed players to apply varying pressure or attempt to escape more dynamically. For example, a Powerhouse like Batista could "hulk
: Hardcore icons like Sabu , The Sandman , and Terry Funk were playable, reflecting the "ECW Invasion" theme.
Released in November 2007 by and developed primarily by Yuke's , WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 marked a pivotal transition for the franchise. It was the first title to land on the PlayStation 3 and Wii , and most notably, it introduced the revived ECW brand as a third playable stable alongside Raw and SmackDown. A New Breed of Combat: Key Gameplay Features Released in November 2007 by and developed primarily
: The game expanded crowd fighting and backstage interactions, including the "weapon wheel" for selecting objects like barbed-wire 2x4s and flaming tables. The Roster: New Blood and Legends