Deal of the Evening: WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 for $30

by Nick Doerr { Mar 24th 2008 at 5:00PM }

Wrestling is a strange phenomenon. There are avid fans and there are those who simply find it absolutely confusing. Not the event itself, but the fact the world has allowed it to remain for so long. This deal isn't for them -- it's for you, the fans. Amazon currently has a deal for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 for the low price of $30. This is much less than watching a match on Pay-Per-View, so really, you'd be doing yourselves a big favor.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Snutz @ Mar 24th 2008 5:09PM

I've never really enjoyed watching wrestling that much, cause it's obviously fake and rigged and they are pretty ridiculous actors. But I like the video games, cause the matches aren't rigged and the violence could be real in the video game world. So I'm actually considering this...

adolson @ Mar 24th 2008 5:37PM

If those are your reasons for not watching wrestling, perhaps I can interest you in a little MMA? :) EliteXC, UFC, WEC, IFL.. Take your pick.

Phileoca @ Mar 24th 2008 5:40PM

@ adolson

Although I have no interest in this game... a UFC video game might be interesting. :-)

Snutz @ Mar 24th 2008 6:30PM

I do enjoy some occasional UFC, haven't gotten really into it though. I watch it when it's on.

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Mar 26th 2008 1:02AM

@ Phileoca

There is actually a UFC game in the works for next gen consoles. :D

motorer @ Mar 24th 2008 5:37PM

LOL @ professional wrestling

Phileoca @ Mar 24th 2008 5:39PM

It's not rigged noob. It's scripted.
But these actors do everything live. There are no outtakes. They are forced to stay in character no matter what happens.
You call it ridiculous, but their acting is very good. Why else do you see them making Motion picture Movies?

I'm not an avid wrestling fan, but I definitely respect most of them.

Daniel @ Mar 24th 2008 5:53PM

Yes. And it isn't so much that the acting is bad, the acting is quite good most of the time. It's the writing that sucks. Once WCW and ECW died off and were bought out by WWE, WWE started dropping downhill fast. Not only that but the games did too. I have all of the Smackdown and Smackdown vs Raw games and if you're not a HUGE fan of wrestling and wrestling video games like myself, then Here comes the Pain for PS2 and Smackdown 2 for PS1 are the only WWE worth owning at this point. Also No Mercy for the N64 is awesome. And Day of Reckoning 1 and 2 are amazing on the Gamecube.

This game is worth the $30 if you're a fan or a casual fan but if you don't like wrestling don't get this.

Phileoca @ Mar 24th 2008 6:01PM

Agreed.

But one thing still remains. The undertaker is legendary. :-D

Snutz @ Mar 24th 2008 6:26PM

Did you just call me a noob? Seriously? Any argument you have after that is negated by your childish use of internet insults.

I call it rigged, you call it scripted, whatever. The point is they try to pass it off to kids as all being real, and it's obviously not. Sure the wrestlers are amazing athletes to be able to do some of the things they do, and there's some risk involved, but that doesn't make it good.

As for their acting, you think because the Rock has had maybe two movies worth watching, that validates the acting abilities of everyone in the WWE? Get real.

motorer @ Mar 24th 2008 11:12PM

@ Snutz:

ever see that movie "be cool"? it was a terrible movie, and out of all the big names that were in it, i thought the rock's character was the best - he's hilarious as a flamboyant homosexual trying to get an acting gig in la. go figure.

ICON[o]clast @ Mar 24th 2008 6:00PM

I used to be an avid wrestling fan. Not anymore, kinda got tired of it. I still enjoy the games though. I enjoyed this one but it still has some things its missing and some good things they take out every year which sucks. I wouldnt buy it. I agree with Daniel, i own Here Comes The Pain and i think its the best to get. What else is better than Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar?! but yea, those are my 2 cents.

P.S. The acting, is good. John Cena's movie career acting? HORRIBLE

Phileoca @ Mar 24th 2008 6:18PM

Better than his rapping career. :-D

DepheCt @ Mar 24th 2008 6:04PM

Note to self... its not a deal if the game sucks.
end note.

Davis @ Mar 24th 2008 9:10PM

Guys, wrestlers are NOT good actors. Who ever says this obviously has the lowest standard for acting.

Bluebreaker @ Mar 24th 2008 10:11PM

Not to state the obvious but...wouldn't a fan have already bought the game a long time ago? Just saying.

cwyze @ Mar 25th 2008 10:06AM

III used to be an avid wrestling fan. Not anymore, kinda got tired of it. I still enjoy the games though. I enjoyed this one but it still has some things its missing and some good things they take out every year which sucks. I wouldnt buy it. I agree with Daniel, i own Here Comes The Pain and i think its the best to get. What else is better than Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar?! but yea, those are my 2 cents.

P.S. The acting, is good. John Cena's movie career acting? HORRIBLE

I agree with everything u said
2 add to that....I think that def jam ffny was one of the greatest wrestling games Too bad Icon sucked @$$

michael316 @ Mar 26th 2008 3:45AM

That is a huge price drop. However, the fact remains that Smackdown vs Raw 2008 sucks (especially on the DS). Don't buy the game. Help convince THQ to make a real effort on the series instead of the annual rehash.