- Below is a video preview for Matt Hardy’s upcoming appearance on SyFy’s Scare Tactics:

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You can order your copy of SmackDown vs. RAW 2010 from Amazon.com by following this link.

By pre-ordering, you will save 10% off the game ($6 off) and you’ll also receive FREE shipping.

The game looks ridiculous, here is the trailer for the game.

Here is the G4 review of the game which goes over the new features in SmackDown vs. RAW 2010.

- A Pat Patterson tribute show was held in Montreal on September 26th. The show drew around 1,500 fans, double what TNA drew when they came to the same area. Patterson came out and thanked the fans for attending. The main event saw Pierre-Carl Ouelett and Al Snow beat Rob Conway and Sylvan Grenier. Other stars on the card were Matt Morgan, Simon Dean and The Honky Tonk Man.

- Adam sent the following: According to a post on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw official Facebook page, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will not come out as a demo this year.

- There’s been some talk in the media this week how WWE might be trying to steal away some NFL fans with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting next week’s RAW going head-to-head with a huge Monday Night Football game. WWE has some serious competition next week in the Green Bay Packers vs. the Minnesota Vikings with Brett Favre.

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- “You’re Going Down” by Sick Puppies by will be one of the songs featured on WWE’s SmackDown vs. RAW 2010 video game. The song was the theme for this year’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view.

- WWE Superstars Christian, John Morrison, Hornswoggle, Kofi Kingston, Melina and Mickie James will be making rare appearances at RingsideFest 2009 in New York City on November 21st.

- Word is that JBL will also be appearing at next week’s Decade of SmackDown special along with Vickie Guerrero. Michael Cole is set to do some announcing and other surprises are expected.

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WWE Superstars
» Batista
» Big Show
» Carlito
» Chavo Guerrero
» Chris Jericho
» Christian
» CM Punk
» Cody Rhodes
» Dolph Ziggler
» Edge
» Evan Bourne
» Ezekiel Jackson
» Festus
» Finlay
» Goldust
» Jack Swagger
» Jeff Hardy
» Jesse
» John Bradshaw Layfield
» John Cena
» John Morrison
» JTG
» Kane
» Kofi Kingston
» Mark Henry
» Matt Hardy
» Mike Knox
» Montel Vontavious Porter
» Mr. Kennedy
» Primo
» Randy Orton
» Rey Mysterio
» R-Truth
» Santino Marella
» Shad
» Shawn Michaels
» Shelton Benjamin
» Ted DiBiase
» The Brian Kendrick
» The Great Khali
» The Miz
» Tommy Dreamer
» Triple H
» Umaga
» Vladimir Kozlov

WWE Divas
» Beth Phoenix
» Brie Bella
» Eve
» Gail Kim
» Kelly Kelly
» Maria
» Maryse
» Melina
» Michelle McCool
» Mickie James
» Natalya
» Nikki Bella

Superstars missing from the game are as follows: Abraham Washington, Alicia Fox, Charlie Haas, Chris Masters, Courtney Taylor, Curt Hawkins, David Hart Smith, DJ Gabriel, Hurricane Helms, Jamie Noble, Jillian Hall, Jimmy Wang Yang, Katie Lea Burchill, Kung Fu Naki, Layla, Paul Burchill, Rosa Mendes, Sheamus, Tiffany, Tyler Reks, Tyson Kidd, Yoshi Tatsu, Zack Ryder

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WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010 Enters the Virtual Ring with Announcement of Key Features and Franchise Updates

Best-Selling Fighting Videogame Franchise Set to Deliver Unparalleled Creative and Online Freedom, Significant Annual Improvements and Robust Talent Roster

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced the first gameplay details surrounding WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010, the 11th edition to the distinguished fighting videogame franchise. Poised to feature the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of WWE programming to date across multiple videogame platforms, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will introduce inspiring creative and online freedom, significant franchise improvements and a comprehensive roster of today’s most prominent WWE Superstars and Divas. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, with a scheduled release date of October 20, 2009.

“WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will put the power of created freedom and shareable, user-generated content directly into the players’ hands, giving them the ability to control the action beyond anything ever witnessed in WWE programming,” said Brian Coleman, vice president, global brand management, THQ. “Combined with new Road to WrestleMania storylines, an impressive roster and other major franchise updates, including our new gameplay experiences on Wii and Nintendo DS, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be the must-have game for players on October 20.”

“WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is certain to take the renowned WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame franchise to the next level,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “The vast array of creative and online options allow players the ability to create their own unique Superstars, right down to their tattoos and customized ring gear, to formulate original finishing moves, to craft their own storylines and then to share it all through the WWE Community Creations interface. The possibilities for total distinctive gameplay are endless for our tremendous fan base around the world.”

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 – Creative and Online Freedom

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will introduce a new Create-a-Superstar Mode, including a fresh look, all-new 3-D parts and improved graphical quality, allowing players to create Superstars and Divas who are comparable in quality with their in-game WWE counterparts. Adding to the creative mix, a new Paint Tool will enable detailed creation of tattoos, logos and other unique designs, while a franchise-first Superstar Threads feature will let players create alternate ring gear for Superstars and Divas by customizing the colors of shirts, pants, face paint, elbow pads, boots and more. The game’s Create-a-Finisher Mode will now let players create acrobatic and gravity-defying diving attacks from the top turnbuckle, as well as move their creations to new heights by adjusting the trajectory. In addition, the mode will deliver an extensive assortment of new moves from the front grapple position.

Taking creativity even further, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will also mark the debut of the WWE Story Designer. In this new mode, players will embrace a directorial role to create and customize their own storylines and cut scenes, including the ability to select talent and scene locations, write their own dialogue, adjust camera angles, select from over 100 scene animations, determine talent emotions and much more. Players will also be able to construct each night’s show card with matches, unique match stipulations, interference events and other story twists and turns.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is set to empower players with not only extensive creative freedom but the ability to share their gameplay experiences as well. For the first time in franchise history, the WWE Community Creations interface will enable players to upload their creations online, including created Superstars and Divas, story designs, finishing moves, entrance movies and highlight reels, and share them with others around the world. Players may also download created content via keyword search engine from other users for use both online and offline. In addition, players will be able to tag their creations with search terms, as well as leave ratings, allowing for ease of use in searching the robust database for the most popular – or even the most obscure – created items.

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 – Additional Gameplay Features

In addition to its extensive creative and online offerings, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will include a number of key franchise updates. The WWE Training Facility will provide players with a franchise-first in-game tutorial, making it simple for both long-time fans and newcomers to get helpful gameplay tips and practice moves with their favorite Superstars and Divas. The game’s Road to WrestleMania story-based mode, introduced last year to high acclaim by consumers and press alike, returns with interactive cut scenes showcased within six brand new storylines, including a Create-a-Superstar storyline and a Divas storyline. In addition, a robust talent roster will include more than 60 playable Superstars and Divas, many of whom will make their videogame debut, as they represent the Raw, SmackDown and ECW® brands. A high-profile soundtrack rounds out the gameplay experience, including “Still Unbroken,” the new single from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s upcoming album, God & Guns, as well as songs from artists such as Skillet, Sick Puppies, Adelita’s Way and Trivium.

About WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 – Wii and Nintendo DS

Delivering a button-based, simulation-style experience for the first time on the platform, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for Wii will support the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™, Classic Controller™ and the Nintendo GameCube™ controller, allowing players to get to the heart of the WWE videogame experience in a number of ways. In addition, the game will offer a broader features list to the Wii gaming audience, including a more robust move set, more match types, Create-a-Superstar, Create-a-Finisher, WWE Story Designer, Road to WrestleMania and more.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for Nintendo DS will also offer a more simulation-based experience, introducing streamlined controls that take advantage of the DS directional pad and eliminate use of the stylus. Throughout gameplay, players will earn a variety of collectible cards to gain power-ups and unlock content, including arenas, backstage areas and Superstar profiles. In Story Mode, players will take their created Superstars on an action-packed journey through all WWE brands, participating in training mini-games and interactive cut scenes while earning new moves and customization parts along the way. Rounding out the Nintendo DS experience, a franchise-first Ambulance Match will see players attempt to lock their opponents inside an ambulance to attain victory.

More information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 can be found at www.smackdownvsraw.com and www.thq.com.

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- Dave Batista’s legal representation has been made of an underground steroid network in Egypt using his picture to brand all of their drugs. The network was broken up by law enforcement last week. Obviously Batista was unaware of the ring using his image and did not endorse the products. All possible avenues will be explored as far as litigation is concerned.

- THQ has launched the official website for WWE’s upcoming SmackDown vs. RAW 2010 video game at Smackdownvsraw.com. Virtually everything on the site says “coming soon” and there’s a countdown clock (set to expire in one week) teasing a first look at this year’s game, which will be releaed in the fall.

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- SuperLucha.net is reporting former WWE and ECW star Super Crazy will be wrestling at a TNA show in Laredo, Texas on August 22nd. No word yet if they will be bringing Crazy in after this show.

- Thanks to Raha Bouda of THQ for sending us all of the covers for the upcoming WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2010 video game. Here are the PS3, X-box 360 and Wii covers:

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- John Cena will be throwing out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on August 20th in Los Angeles as the LA Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs. As noted before, Cena will also be throwing out the first pitch at the Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians game on June 20th in Chicago.

- Brandon sent the following: While the official SmackDown vs. RAW websites cite Q3 or Fall 2009 as a release date, IGN.com touts the release of this year’s title as September 30 for PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS, and an exclusive December 31 release date for the PlayStation 3.

WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010 Prepares to Enter the Virtual Ring

John Cena®, Undertaker®, Randy Orton®, Edge® and Rey Mysterio® to Be Featured on Front Cover of Best-Selling Fighting Videogame Franchise

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010 is in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Joining the prominent World Wrestling Entertainment® roster of WWE SmackDown/SmackDown vs. Raw licensed videogames, which have shipped more than 47 million units worldwide since 1999, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is scheduled for release in Fall 2009.

In addition, five World Wrestling Entertainment® Superstars will be featured on the cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010. John Cena®, Undertaker®, Randy Orton®, Edge® and Rey Mysterio® will headline the new game, which promises to deliver player freedom never before experienced in the SmackDown vs. Raw franchise. More information about WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be unveiled surrounding SummerSlam®, live on pay-per-view August 23, 2009 from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

“John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio are incredible WWE Superstars who represent the athleticism, creativity, individuality and strength of today’s live WWE programming,” said Brian Coleman, vice president, global brand management, THQ. “These powerful traits symbolize our vision to give players extensive creative freedom and make WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 the most authentic, entertaining and compelling simulation of live WWE programming to date.”

“The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw titles keep getting better and better, and we are honored to have such incredible classic Superstars as John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio on the front cover of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for all platforms,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. “Their intensity and commitment to wrestling excellence epitomize the spirit of this year’s videogame.”

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 will be supported through a look at SmackDown vs. Raw franchise history at E3 2009 in the THQ booth – number 5300 in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition, WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston™ is scheduled to sign autographs on Tuesday, June 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., while WWE Superstar John Morrison™ is scheduled to sign autographs on Wednesday, June 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

More information about the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw videogame franchise can be found at www.smackdownvsraw.com and www.thq.com.

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