Introduction

Talk about packing the roster... 61 wrestlers out of the box, plus the ability to edit every wrestler's brand and alignment on a whim from the outset. Throw in the stellar Road to WrestleMania mode, and you have arguably the best wrestling game to be released since No Mercy on the Nintendo 64.

With all this added stuff, you can bet that IGN is here with another fantastic, detailed guide to get you to your WWE championship gold as quickly as possible. Whether you're playing to unlock all the bonuses and paths in Road to WrestleMania, or if you just want to explore the different match types for exhibition matches and multiplayer fun, we've got all the information you need.

In this WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 strategy guide, you'll find:

• MATCH TYPES // A breakdown of every type of match, and all the variances of each one, as well as which ones the sexy WWE divas are allowed to participate in.
• WRESTLERS // Every superstar's finishers and signature moves are listed here, as well as their abilities (and what those abilities do).
• ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA // We examine each of the six stories in Road to WrestleMania mode, and how to unlock each of the bonuses there-in.
• CAREER MODE // A few notes concerning the non-linear Career Mode, so you can maximize your created wrestlers' potential.
• CUSTOM MUSIC // We've got a video tip for Xbox 360 owners showing step-by-step how to import music into you game.

Guide by: Jon "PyroFalkon" Habib