WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is a video game by and by for the , , , , , and . It is the tenth video game in the (later renamed to simply WWE) series, is the sequel to its 2007 predecessor, , and is succeeded by 2009's . oversaw development for the Nintendo DS version. The game was released on November 9, 2008 in North America.
The video game is based on the professional wrestling , (WWE), and is named after the promotion's two , and . The game introduced a few key new features including the , a revamped , and four new game modes: Create-a-, Road to , Career and multiplayer season. One of the game's most prominent features is the enhanced . Additions in the match include new ways of such as the hot tag, which can help save the player in the match if they are in trouble, and the forced blind tag, where the illegal partner can tag his or herself into the ring. The legal player's tag team partner has more of a part to play in this match and will aid the player by holding an opponent on the ropes while on the apron (pictured), and pulling down the ropes for an opponent who is dashing towards them, sending them out of the ring. Teams will now share their own momentum meter, attributes and double team finishers