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Preset Champions FAQ

by dnextreme88

Preset Champions FAQ:

Name of Game: WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008

Platform: PS2 / PSP / DS

By: dnextreme88

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1. Introduction.........................................................[Intro]
2. Version History.......................................................[Hist]
3. Copyright Information.................................................[Copy]
4. Main Content
        A. Where to hold Title Matches....................................[WHR]
                - Exhibition Mode.........................................[EXM]
                - Tournament Mode.........................................[TRN]
        B. Important note for General Manager Mode........................[IGM]
        C. Preset Champions
                - Raw.....................................................[RAW]
                - SmackDown...............................................[SMD]
                - ECW.....................................................[ECW]
                - Legend championships....................................[LGD]
5. Contact Information................................................[Contact]
6. Permitted Sites......................................................[Sites]
7. Credits...............................................................[Cred]

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1. Introduction [Intro]
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This FAQ is written in order for you to know the preset champions of the game.
The guide features important notes how titles affect GM Mode. 

WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008 is owned by THQ. All trademarks are subjected to THQ.

Copyright (c) THQ.

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2. Version History [Hist]
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Version 1.0 - Feb 20, 2008
= Submitted the FAQ.

Version 1.1 - Mar 6, 2008
= Added "(Legend)D. Legend Championships" under "(Preset) 3. Preset Champions".

Version 1.2 - Mar 13, 2008
= Explained how to get the Legend Championships.
= Fixed some errors.

Version 1.3 - Apr 1, 2008
= Added Contact Information and Sites Permitted to use this FAQ. Added more 
explanations.

Version 1.4 - June 21, 2008
= Added "(Copyright) 6. Copyright Information".

Version 1.5 - July 1, 2008
= Change the name of section "(Rules) A. Rules" to "(Title Matches) 3. Where to
held Title Matches". 
= More sections added and re-arranged them.

Version 1.6 - Aug 23, 2016
= Revival. Re-structured the document. Corrected some grammar errors.
= Changed all section codes so that search is easier.
= Renamed "About" section to "Introduction" section.

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3. Copyright Information [Copy]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ

No part of this FAQ may be produced or published in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information
storage or retrieval system without the permission in writing from the
copyright owner.

Copyright (c) dnextreme88

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4. Main Content
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A. Where to hold Title Matches [WHR]
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Title matches is where the defending champion puts his title on the line on a
wrestling match. A general rule in title matches is that if the champion loses
the match, whether he was pinned or not, they lose the title. Title matches can
be held in Exhibition and Tournament Modes.

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- Exhibition Mode [EXM]
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Allowable matches
        > One on One
        > Triple Threat
        > Fatal 4-Way

Pick the number of participants then pick your match. Pick the superstar(s)
who will be competing in the match, including the champion. As the champion, 
put your champion's title on the line. If he has multiple championships, you
have to select from the list of championships he currently holds (only 1). 
After selecting your participants for the title match, you have will be sent to
the match screen with 3 options:

        PLAY > start the match with the desired match rules and arena.
        MATCH RULES > change the rules for this match.
        SELECT ARENA > select the arena where the match will be held.

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NOTE: If your match is a ECW Extreme Rules match (any type), your arena will
always be in ECW and you can select the weapons that you will use during the
match.
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- Tournament Mode [TRN]
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Allowable matches
        > Beat the Clock Sprint
        > King of the Ring
        > Money in the Bank
        > SmackDown vs RAW
        > Custom Tournament

You will only select your superstar who will compete in the tournament. Your
opponents will be selected by the game automatically. If you choose "Create
Tournament", you can select your own rules. Select the title to be defended in
the first option or you can practice by selecting any of the "Non-Title-" match

Choose what tournament you will take from the list above. Then select how many
superstars will participate. You can also toggle whether Ironman Match is on or
off.

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B. Important note for General Manager Mode [IGM]
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There are a couple of things to consider when taking title matches in the 
game's GM Mode.

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- Special titles
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Titles like the Cruiserweight Championship and Women's Championship are very 
unique titles. Cruiserweight Championship can only be fought by Cruiserweight-
weight class superstars. Women's Championship can only be fought by divas or 
featherweight superstars.

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- Two champions, similar titles
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Titles like the World Tag Team Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship have 
two champions respectively. These titles can only be defended in "Two on Two" 
matches (except Normal w/Manager vs w/manager Match). These titles cannot also 
be defended through Hardcore Triple Threat Tornado Tag matches. This applies in
24/7 General Manager Mode.

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- Popularity boost
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World titles such as the World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and
WWE Championship gives the superstar a +5 popularity instead of +3. Titles not
mentioned only gives out +3 to popularity.

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- Obsolete titles
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Legend titles (such as the Million Dollar Championship) cannot be defended nor
be in General Manager Mode because these titles are bought from the WWE Shop.
They can only be defended in Exhibition or Tournament Modes as explained in the
previous section.

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C. Preset Champions
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- Raw [RAW]
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Main title: WWE Championship
Preset champion: John Cena

Tag titles: World Tag Team Championship
Preset champions: Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy (The Hardy Boyz)

Secondary title: Intercontinental Championship
Preset champion: Umaga

Secondary title: Women's Championship
Preset champion: Melina

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- SmackDown [SMD]
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Main title: World Heavyweight Championship
Preset champion: Edge

Tag titles: WWE Tag Team Championship
Preset champions: Batista and Rey Mysterio

Secondary title: United States Championship
Preset champion: Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)

Secondary title: Cruiserweight Championship
Preset champion: Chavo Guerrero

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- ECW [ECW]
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This brand has only 1 title compared to RAW and SmackDown. The preset
champion's name remains to be Johnny Nitro. In real wrestling, Johnny Nitro
officially renamed himself to John Morrison when he was drafted from RAW to ECW
during the Supplemental Draft.

Main title: ECW Championship
Preset champion: Johnny Nitro

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- Legend Championships [LGD]
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All legend championships cost $20,000 in the WWE Shop.

Legend title: Million Dollar Championship
Preset champion: Shane McMahon

Legend title: Hardcore Championship
Preset champion: Tommy Dreamer

Legend title: WWE Attitude Heavyweight Championship
Preset champion: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Legend title: WCW Classic World Championship
Preset champion: "Nature Boy" Ric Flair

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5. Contact Information [Contact]
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If you have any questions, suggestions or some corrections, feel free to e-mail
me. My e-mail is

storm_iz_here[at]yahoo[dot]com

Replace "[at]" with "@" and "[dot]" with "." (remove quotation marks). Please
put the subject as "WWE SVR 2008 FAQ" to remind me that you are not spam. If
not, the subject should be at least close to the previous one and I will try to
answer you back.

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6. Permitted Sites [Sites]
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If you posted this on your website without my supervision, it is a violation of
the copyright. The following sites have MY PERMISSION to post this FAQ to their
site:

www.gamefaqs.com
www.supercheats.com

If your site isn't listed above, email me first. Never and never post this FAQ
on your site WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. It is something that you shouldn't do and
you really shouldn't do after all.

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7. Credits [Cred]
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I would like to thank the following:

To SuperCheats for hosting the FAQ.

To THQ for making the game.

To you, as the reader.

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