Post by Andy Ace on Aug 22, 2007 17:01:36 GMT -5
CM Punk and Elijah Burke are the cornerstones of ECW, but they're rookies in the Smackdown vs Raw video game series.
ECW
With ECW establishing themselves as the third brand in the WWE, it was expected that they make their way into the Smackdown vs Raw video game series.
While many fans are still disappointed that ECW Originals like Rob Van Dam and Sabu are rumored to be removed from Smackdown vs Raw 2008, they're also excited about the addition of the new breed of ECW wrestlers.
In case you're wondering, Sandman is already confirmed to be in the game. Tommy Dreamer is highly likely to be in the game as well.
CM Punk and Elijah Burke are two members of the new breed of ECW wrestlers to be included into Smackdown vs Raw 2008. Kevin Thorn, Matt Stryker, and Marcus Cor Von are all rumored to be included into the game as well.
Red Trunks
It's interesting how the developers chose to have CM Punk wearing his black and red trunks in Smackdown vs Raw 2008.
CM Punk is more known for his yellow and black trunks.
Still no word yet on altnerate outfits in the game.
CM Punk's Moves
The addition of CM Punk and Elijah Burke means that there will be a couple of new moves as well.
For CM Punk, the Go 2 Sleep and the Anaconda Vice have to be included. Without those two signature moves, it just wouldn't feel the same. The shining wizard is already in the game.
His strike combinations are pretty complicated, so it'd be interesting to see if the game developers can capture the sequence properly.
It'd be a pleasant treat if the Smackdown vs Raw 2008 game developers added the Pepsi Plunge into the game, but that's high improbable. For those that don't know, the Pepsi Plunge is CM Punk's most famous move. It's a Pedigree...from the top rope.
Elijah Burke's Moves
For Elijah Burke, the Elijah Express has to be in the game since it's his finisher. The move is basically a running double knee to the back of an opponent lodged in the corner.
The Elijah Experience should also be in the game as well since it's a variation of the Russian Leg Sweep.
Smackdown vs Raw 2008 will be pretty impressive if they can include Elijah Burke's Make It Rain move. This is the move where he does a handstand on the turnbuckle followed by a flying elbow drop.
Closing Thoughts
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Smackdown vs Raw 2008. Now that we've gotten a sneak peak of two new characters in CM Punk and Elijah Burke, we're even more eager.
source: wrestlingrevealed.com