SmackDown vs RAW 2009

I would recommend completing the hardcore or WWE tag title line ASAP, to unlock the tables match. Then use that...ALL the time. You're guaranteed 4 stars damn near every time, and it makes the matches short (unless you're actually wanting to improve your wrestler, then don't do it). The only matches that WON'T be tables matches will be the number 1 contenders.

And for me, at least, I found running grapples to be VERY useful.

Once you start the World Heavyweight and WWE championships, the cpu gets counter and reversal happy. Don't give up!

Tips to improve your match rating to get the title matches quicker:-

- ECW Extreme Rules matches - the crowds love the use of weapons!
- High-risk moves - Get jumping off the turnbuckles/ladders (especially ladders).
- Use both your signature move and your finisher in the match.
- Make the opponent bleed.
- Allow them some attack, but reverse as often as possible. - - Totally one-sided matches seem to result in poor scores.

And finally, when you get to the World Heavyweight Championship and WWE Championship lines, be prepared for a battle. The opponents suddenly are masters at reversing a big proportion of your moves, and you will need to be hot at reversals as well, otherwise you'll get pummelled.

What I did and found useful, was changed the in-game options and made sure the CPU didn't reverse as much. Then when I was going for the world title and wwe title was run alot out of the ring and then back into the ring. The CPU will follow you and you can usually grapply right as soon as they get back in the ring. This should give you the upper hand for a little. Don't over do it though, or you'll soon find yourself getting 7-8 moves and holds put on you and be frustratingly pounding the buttons on your controller to reverse or break free. It's tough, but keep at it and keep running out of the ring and grappling them when they follow you.