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Chapter 4: 24/7 Mode

WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008 features a revamped season mode, which can be played as either a general manager controlling your preferred brand or as a WWE superstar trying to hold onto the championship title or attempting to impress the powers that be into giving you a shot at the title. This section provides details on surviving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the WWE.

Superstar Selection

If you choose to play 24/7 as a WWE superstar then your first order of business is to select your character. You can create a superstar in the game's “Create a Wrestler” mode or you can choose from a handful of WWE superstars. Note that you aren't able to select from all of the superstars on the game's roster. You can't choose to play as a diva or a legend. Further, there are many other superstars that just aren't available for selection (for instance, CM Punk or Bobby Lashley).

Upon selecting a WWE superstar from the roster, you can choose to use that superstar's original statistics or play the superstar as a “rookie” with lowered statistics that you can build up over the course of 24/7.

The chart below reveals which WWE superstars are selectable in 24/7 mode and their original statistics, fighting styles, and special moves.

WRESTLERFIGHTING STYLESSHOWOVRSTRSPDSUBCHADURHRDTECSTASPECIAL MOVE
BatistaPowerhouse, BrawlerSmackdown949473839094858585Batista Bomb (Face the Groggy Opponent), Spinebuster 3 (Face the Groggy Opponent),
CarlitoHigh-Flyer, TechnicalRAW897587808680808880Back Stabber (Behind the Groggy Opponent), Cool Shot (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Chavo GuerreroTechnical, DirtySmackdown857482807076778080Frog Splash Pin 2 (The Opponent on the Ground: The Player on the Top Rope), Gory Bomb 1 (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Chris MastersPowerhouse, ShowmanSmackdown878871798281788077SS Master Lock (Behind the Groggy Opponent), Full Nelson Slam (Face the Groggy Opponent)
EdgeDirty, HardcoreSmackdown947587889080919090Spear 5 (The Opponent on the Ground facing up: Upper body), Edgecution (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Jeff HardyHigh-Flyer, HardcoreRAW927390798980928589Swanton Bomb 1 (The Opponent on the Ground: The Player on the Top Rope), Whisper in the Wind (Face The Groggy Opponent at the Turnbuckle)
John CenaBrawler, ShowmanRAW979085909590849085F-U 3 (Face the Groggy Opponent), SS STF-U (The Opponent on the Ground: Lower body)
Johnny NitroBrawler, High-FlyerECW897587778280908580Shooting Star Splash (The Opponent on the Ground: Upper body), Facebuster 6 (Behind the Groggy Opponent)
KanePowerhouse, BrawlerSmackdown879070807887847775Chokeslam 4 (Face the Groggy Opponent), Tombstone Piledriver 2 (Face the Groggy Opponent)
King BookerShowman, BrawlerRAW918778858486818880Scissors Kick (Face the Groggy Opponent), Book End (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Matt HardyShowman, TechnicalSmackdown907582808580878684Twist of Fate 1 (Face the Groggy Opponent), Twist of Fate 2 (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Mr. KennedyShowman, DirtyRAW888276808982817980Green Bay Plunge (Face the Groggy Opponent at the Turnbuckle), Swanton Bomb 1 (The Opponent on the Ground: The Player on the Top Rope)
Randy OrtonDirty, ShowmanRAW928080868887809085RKO (Face the Groggy Opponent), Rated RKO (Face the Groggy Opponent at the Turnbuckle)
Rey MysterioHigh-Flyer, ShowmanSmackdown937094809080849091The 619 (Face the Groggy Opponent), Dragonrana Pin (Groggy Opponent: The Player on the Top Rope)
Ric FlairDirty, ShowmanSmackdown887368938977809374SS Figure 4 Leglock 1 (The Opponent on the Ground: Lower body), Grapefruit Claw (Face the Groggy Opponent)
Shawn MichaelsShowman, TechnicalRAW947590839580849590Sweet Chin Music 1 (Face the Groggy Opponent), Sweet Chin Music pin 2 (The Opponent on the Ground facing up: Upper body)
Triple HPowerhouse, BrawlerRAW948978809190878885Pedigree 2 (Face the Groggy Opponent), Pedigree 1 (Face the Groggy Opponent)
UndertakerBrawler, PowerhouseSmackdown959474859297868585Tombstone Piledriver Pin (Face the Groggy Opponent), Chokeslam 3 (Face the Groggy Opponent)
William RegalTechnical, BrawlerRAW858368807084808574Knee Trembler (Groggy opponent. The Player Running), Power of the Punch (Face the Groggy Opponent)

By selecting a current WWE superstar or a created superstar, you'll play 24/7 mode from the wrestler's perspective. You will participate in your brand's shows and pay-per-views when they appear on the calendar and on days off you can participate in an event or activity or one of several training regimens. Although you could choose any role to play, if your ultimate goal is to reach legendary status, you must become a popular superstar and winning matches and the championship belt certainly doesn't hurt.

The table below reveals the goals list for your current or created superstar. You can reach a number of these goals more than once (especially over additional WWE seasons). Reaching these goals pushes your superstar toward legendary status.

GOALDESCRIPTION
Most Popular SuperstarBecome the most popular Superstar in your brand.
5-Star Match RatingAchieve a 5-Star Match Rating in any normal show.
5-Star PPV Match RatingAchieve a 5-Star Match Rating in any Pay-Per-View
Top of the Power 25Hold the #1 position on the Power 25.
Beat the #1 SuperstarDefeat the current #1 Superstar on the Power 25 in any match.
Top 5 of the Power 25Remain in Top 5 of the Power 25 for 5 weeks.
Championship DefensesSuccessfully defend any Championship.
Pay-Per-View VictoriesWin a match in any Pay-Per-View
15 Match win StreakWin 15 official matches in a row.
Sign a $1 Million Dollar ContractAwarded for each $1 Million contract signed.
Sign a $500 Thousand ContractAwarded for each $500 Thousand contract signed.
Championship WinsDefeat a Champion in any Title match.
Legend VictoriesDefeat any Legend Superstar
Royal Rumble AppearancesParticipate in a Royal Rumble match.
Royal Rumble WinsWin the Royal Rumble.
WrestleMania AppearancesParticipate in a WrestleMania match.
WrestleMania WinsWin any match at WrestleMania
Pay-Per-View GrandslamsWin / Defend the title at each of the following Pay-Per-Views: SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and WrestleMania.

Participating in WWE storylines and competing in matches is mostly self-explanatory. You'll encounter a variety of match types and situations. Check the general strategies section of this game guide for tips on specific match types. Although it's possible to lose matches and continue on with your career, winning matches advances your character toward legend status, particularly when winning the match meets one of the 24/7 superstar goals, such as winning a pay-per-view match or defeating a current champion.

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