: Carried over and refined from previous entries, preventing lighter wrestlers from lifting heavyweights without significant effort . Key Game Modes
: Includes a "rope break" mechanic where a wrestler can sustain a submission until the referee's count of 5 . wwe-smackdown-vs-raw
: This was the first WWE game on PlayStation 2 to offer online capabilities, though it was limited to Singles and "Bra and Panties" matches . Legacy and Aesthetics : Carried over and refined from previous entries,
: 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 . Legacy and Aesthetics : Wrestlers can be designated
: A single-player experience featuring voice acting from actual WWE superstars . It follows a storyline feud between the Raw and SmackDown brands .