WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008: Fighting Styles

Forget how you've played WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw in the past, as this year marks the debut of Superstar Fighting Styles. Each of the eight styles features unique special abilities that will completely revolutionize how the game is played. This not only makes each Superstar play differently from one another, but also adds a new element of strategy into each and every match. From performing the death defying moves of the High-Flyer to the punishing maneuvers of the Powerhouse, players will now feel as if they are controlling the Superstars' real-life counterparts. Learning the strengths and weaknesses of each fighting style will be the difference between winning and losing, as it will be up to the player to master them all.

Each Fighting Style consists of a Primary Ability as well as several Secondary Abilities. When a Superstar's momentum meter is full, the player can either execute a finishing move at that time or store a fighting style icon, which can then be used to perform the Primary Ability. Superstars are each assigned a Primary and Secondary Fighting Style. The Primary Fighting Style allows the Superstar to use all of that style's abilities, while the Secondary Fighting Style only provides access to that style's secondary abilities.

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Brawler

Brawlers primarily let their fists do the talking, but they are also equally skilled at performing traditional, high-impact maneuvers like Suplexes, DDTs and Scoop Slams. The end result may not be pretty, but it is always effective.

Primary Ability

Wreck Shop -

For a limited amount of time, your Superstar will reverse all of your opponent's strikes, and all strike attacks performed by your Superstar will be unstoppable.

Secondary Abilities

Ground & Pound -

Mount the upper body of downed opponents and suffocate them with a barrage of rights, lefts and the occasional headbutt for good measure.

Fists of Fury -

Automatically unleash a flurry of three successive blows, pummeling opponents and knocking them to the canvas.

Superstar Examples

John Cena, Johnny Nitro, Mark Henry

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Dirty

Dirty Superstars are willing to lower themselves to any level in order to gain even the slightest edge on their opponents. They rely on "illegal" attacks, such as eye pokes and shots to the groin, as well as countless other unsavory tactics to secure victory.

Primary Ability

Super Dirty Move -

Use a stored Fighting Style Icon to literally hit your opponent below the belt with a devastating low blow.

Secondary Abilities

Referee Shield -

Grab the referee and use him as a human shield before sending him flying into your opponent, knocking them both to the mat.

Argue With the Referee -

Following an unsuccessful pin attempt, get in the face of the referee to argue his slow count.

Ignore Ropebreak -

Blatantly ignore the referee if he tries to break a submission hold after five seconds and continue wrenching away at your opponent.

Strip Turnbuckle -

Covertly remove the turnbuckle padding, exposing the steel so that it inflicts greater damage on your opponent.

Superstar Examples

Randy Orton, Ric Flair, Melina

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