Last year, you rose from the "minor leagues" of the WWE to become not only one of its top Superstars, but the World Heavyweight Champion. Maybe it was too much success too quickly. Maybe you were just not ready to carry the target on your back that comes with being a champion. Or maybe you were simply betrayed. Whatever the reason, you lost the title and now must find your way back to the elusive path of vindication. This time around, the path will be even more difficult as the line between friend and foe is not always clear. This time around, trust no one...

New rendering style for improved graphics – a 25-30% increase in polygon count gives higher resolution, detail and texture to the WWE character models and even the crowd

Enhanced fighting system – exclusive skill based submission system offers 4-8 different moves per wrestler, while the new stamina system allows players to take advantage of each wrestlers unique energy monitor for a more realistic match

New and longer story mode – now a proven force in the WWE, players can take their created superstar on a continuing journey of deception and vindication, including the highest quality cut scenes ever offered in the series

Improved animations and AI - multiple levels of pain & limb damage, new finishing moves, specialty grapples and better AI differentiation between characters bring a new level of realism to the series

New WWE Legends – Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Mankind and more