Looks and plays nice. Gameplay is slowed down from previous smackdowns, and you cant just use same moves over and over again. Create a Wrestler has always been great in this series. Not a huge leap forward but still enough additions to make me want to get the full game.
Some Controls
Grapple RB + Left,Down,Right,or Up
Perform Grapple RS Left,Down,Right, or Up
RS Total Control Moves Start any one of the power grapples and then click the RS down.
Run Y Button
Strikes X Button
Irish Whip RB + A
Power Irish Whip Hold RB + A
Pick up opponent RS or RB + A
Drag Opponent On The Ground, Hold the RS down and move them.
Drag A Standing Opponent, initiate a grapple and then use the LS to walk them where you want, that's also how you start the hot spot animations.
Store Special LT + LB
Use Special LB, and any direction on the LS and hit LB for the second finisher.
Grab weapons, crowd signs etc. A button
Remove the announcing table tops, Press the A button, or drag the opponent over to the table to choke him with the monitor wire.
Climb Scaffolding in the fan area, A Button