Q&A's Special Posted on 17th June 2002! (1)

Ado2010 says:
Will there be an option to change a wrestler?

SDHotelWebMaster
What do you mean ?

SDHotelWebMaster
You mean at the selection screen ?

Ado2010 says:
no, like change their hair etc

SDHotelWebMaster
oh well there might be one like there was in the Smackdown 2 Game but not like No Mercy!

Ado2010 says:
Since Goldust, Val Venis and The Godfather came back at the Royal Rumble, will they be in the game?

SDHotelWebMaster
Well actually they may be in i would say between 50% Yes!

Ado2010 says:
Will there be other music you can pick for your CAW? (eg, Bret Harts, Mankinds)

SDHotelWebMaster
I really doubt that, as it was not in any other game, although you may get HBK in now! as he has made a return to the WWE!

Ado2010 says:
Will there be any new matches?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yes there are around four from what i can!

Ado2010 says:
Is RVD the only wrestler that can jump from the TitanTron?

SDHotelWebMaster
here are the modes :-
Elimination tag (ADDITION to Smackdown "Shut Your Mouth")
Captain fall, tornado (ADDITION to Smackdown "Shut Your Mouth")
Six-man tag (ADDITION to Smackdown "Shut Your Mouth")
Slobber knocker Anywhere Falls (ADDITION to Smackdown "Shut Your Mouth")

SDHotelWebMaster
No I would suppose that any move that can be done off the Turnbuckle is possible off the Titan Tron! no matter who you are!

Ado2010 says:
What can we do with ladders, anything new?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yeh if you have seen the trailer you would know now that, moves are possible on the ladder altogh thus far the only move we have seen and can confirm is the body slam on the ladder, as well as the corner stacking of ladders and tables, also you can do more moves from on top of them!

Ado2010 says:
In Hell in a Cell, will we be able to make opponents fall through any part of the roof, instead of just the middle section?

SDHotelWebMaster
Unfortunatly i can not say for sure but i would think that it would be the same as other Smackdowns, THQ are letting out any info on this feture or mode yet

Ado2010 says:
Will we see the Undisputed title?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yes it is more or less 100% confirmed!

Ado2010 says:
how long will story mode last for?

SDHotelWebMaster
It will last a longer then Smackdown 3's, i.e. two years In the order of RAW, HEAT, SMACKDOWN

SDHotelWebMaster
The one in Smackdown 3 lasted around a month!

Ado2010 says:
Will saving be any faster?

SDHotelWebMaster
Saving will be faster! from what i have heard!

SDHotelWebMaster
so will the loading!

Ado2010 says:
Will Test have his new finisher?

SDHotelWebMaster
He should have it although THQ have not yet confirmed it it will most likely be in

Ado2010 says:
Is Billy & Chuck in the game?

SDHotelWebMaster
No, we have info telling us that neither are in, i dunno why but i would suspect to add new and higher range of Superstars to the Roster as well as the main Superstars!

SDHotelWebMaster
It's like saying Who would you rather have out of Taker and Austin or Tem two!

Ado2010 says:
What about DDP? (hes just retired)

SDHotelWebMaster
He is in at the moment but may be taken out to give space to a new superstar due to his returement!

Ado2010 says:
will champions carry their belt to the ring in EVERY match?

SDHotelWebMaster
I tihnk it will be only when there is a title Shot although we have seen the use of belts as weapons now so maybe you will be able to carry em in all matches unless a belt is just there as a weapon!

Ado2010 says:
Will there be alt. costumes to wrestle in?

SDHotelWebMaster
Good Question we have rumours stating that there will be in this game, but those are just rumours and rumours are we have to confirm this so i think not, but THQ may be working on them as loads of fans requested this feauture! so not yet i think!

Ado2010 says:
Will Lance Storm, Justin Credible, Tommy Dreamer, Brock Lesnar, X-Pac, Hurricane and Randy Orton be in the game?

SDHotelWebMaster
Here are the confirmed new superstars, X-Pac, Hurricane, Lance Storm, other i do not know about!

Ado2010 says:
Will Hulk Hogan start his finisher with the Big Boot then the Legdrop, or just the Legdrop?

SDHotelWebMaster
i really do not have a clue on that, i would think that they would be on single animation like The Rocks Peoples Elbow!

Ado2010 says:
Will their be a commissioner in the game?

SDHotelWebMaster
no, 10% possibility as we have seen no comissner in the Shows as of late so no i the answer!

Ado2010 says:
Can Ric Flair and Vince be chosen as a wrestler?

SDHotelWebMaster
Vince can & Ric can both be selected and are 100% confirmed!#

Ado2010 says:
Will Undertaker have his new music?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yes he will, due to the fact that the music is WWE Licensed there should be no problem at all, also it may have his Rollin theme in like Austin had Disturbed and the Alliance version in SD3!

Ado2010 says:
Will D-Von now be Reverend D-Von, and will he be with Deacon?

SDHotelWebMaster
Deacon will most likey not be in at all! and Devon will be reverend Devon!

Ado2010 says:
Will every PPV arena be different?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yeh there are 14 totally unique exact replicas of the real arenas!

Ado2010 says:
Will Marilyn Mansons 'Beautiful People' and the new Raw theme by the Smackdown and Raw themes?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yes they will be!

Ado2010 says:
Will wrestlers stay down for longer after a finisher?

SDHotelWebMaster
There is no confirmations on this but i would sure hope so, i know THQ will try there best to get it right but at this time no they seem to be the same as Smackdown 3 which was better then it's processors!

Ado2010 says:
Will there be new reversals?

SDHotelWebMaster
That's a dam good question, yes, yes, yes, the game will be more like a simulation something similar to No Mercy THQ's main focus is on Strategy and Reversals and you will also be ablt to reveres Finishers!

Ado2010 says:
On Royal Rumbles, will we see wrestlers walking to the backstage arena after being eliminated, instead of just disappearing?

SDHotelWebMaster
I think it will be the same as Smackdown 3, i.e. disappearing!

Ado2010 says:
Will we have the new Raw arena?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yes we will!

Ado2010 says:
Can we do moves like a Suplex, onto chairs and bend them?

SDHotelWebMaster
Not at the moment but this will be implemented from what we understand you will be able to do amost any move on tables chars and ladder standing on them or next to them!

SDHotelWebMaster
and yes they effect the state of the weapon!

SDHotelWebMaster
chairs, bend aswell1

Ado2010 says:
Who are the new superstars confirmed except the ones mentioned earlier?

SDHotelWebMaster
Well there are no confirmed superstar lists released! other then what we have seen on the trailer and E3 Show footage and some that we know for a fact like X-PAC is in for sure due to the N.W.O!!

Ado2010 says:
Will we see the old Smackdown arena?

SDHotelWebMaster
No only the new one from what i would think, the one with the fist is only in!

Ado2010 says:
What women wrestlers are in?

SDHotelWebMaster
Lita, Trish, Stacy for sure 100% confirmed as well as Torrie Wilson other I do now know! no info released yet sorry

Ado2010 says:
Will CAW be any better?

SDHotelWebMaster
Same layer system still but more features!

Ado2010 says:
Will there be a casket match?

SDHotelWebMaster
No!

Ado2010 says:
good good...

Ado2010 says:
Will there still be 4 taunts?

SDHotelWebMaster
yes!

Ado2010 says:
Can you go backstage during a normal match?

SDHotelWebMaster
No only in Falls anywhere like in Smackdown 3 i think

Ado2010 says:
Will Hogan be in his famous 'Red an Yellow'?

SDHotelWebMaster
At the moment his is in his Black outfit the one after he quit N.W.O but he will 100% be in his Yellow and Red, as THQ have more then enough time to change it!

Ado2010 says:
Will Stone Cold be in now after he 'quit'?

SDHotelWebMaster
Yeh i would think he is still in the WWE Have fired him, but i would think it is a Storyline plot I mean would the WWE Just fire there top rated Superstar just like that! i don't think so!

Here is another Special Q&A Session I had just for you! :-

Q&A's Special Posted on 17th June 2002! (2)

Mr Smackdown

Do you think that side apron moves and standing on the side apron will be in?

SDHotelWebMaster

Well they are not confirmed at all yet, neither have they been seen but according to THQ the game will be more Simulation like No Mercy and be based more around reversals and stuff so that’s a huge possibility!

Mr Smackdown

Ok well THQ have said allot about how strongly reversing will be implemented does this include counters and also will all moves be reversible?

SDHotelWebMaster

Actually THQ have confirmed that Almost every single move in the game will be reversible in each superstars very own unique style, and that Finishers will also be able to be reversed in what way is still unknown!

Mr Smackdown

Has it been said how many wrestlers (official) will be allowed on screen?

SDHotelWebMaster

Well there are defiantly not 8 like on Smackdown 3 so i would guess 6 at the most! Including the Ref!

Mr Smackdown

Will you be able to go to the backstage area from the crowd entrance?

SDHotelWebMaster

THQ have confirmed that the Crowd Fighting will be removed from Smackdown 4, so no!

Mr Smackdown

That’s a bummer do u know why? 

SDHotelWebMaster

I would guess it was because they wanted to make more room for more features plus it may actually be a fact as the crowd now is in Full 3D! Unlike in SD3 where it was cardboard cuts!

Mr Smackdown

Will the commentators commentate on the match and also like talk about the wrestler’s history and stuff like what led up to the match? in other words will commentary be improved?, cause Smackdown jbi commentary sucked

SDHotelWebMaster

THQ have said that the Commentary will be much better then in Smackdown 3 and be the best unto date so I would think so, i mean THQ did say the same for SD3 but no one really did like it so you never know! I suppose it's up to us!

Mr Smackdown

will triple teams and double teams work differently as apposed to the old corner turnbuckle method?

SDHotelWebMaster

Yes they will be slightly different, for example the new Smackdown 4 Game will feature the Control Your partner Feature where you are able to control your partner while doing a double or triple Team Move so you would not have to wait for the partner to walk up to you! the Triple Team Moves are not yet confirmed!

Mr Smackdown

will season be more focused on you wrestler as apposed to things that don't concern you?

SDHotelWebMaster

Yes, the season will be much more improved and more focusing on your chosen superstar, also the season will last a whole huge two years unlike in the SD3 which it lasted only a mere one month!

Mr Smackdown

Is it true DDP was removed from the game as he will be retiring due to an injury he sustained not to long ago?

SDHotelWebMaster

Actually no one knows the answer to that yet, as far as i can think he is still in until further confirmation from THQ themselves but I would think that he would be out if he is no already. but right now he is in!

Mr Smackdown

Will the 24/7 rule be in effect and if so will you have to drive a get away car out of the arena?

SDHotelWebMaster

Well to tell you the truth i do not have a clue, i think no one does, only THQ can confirm this info! so i don't know!

Mr Smackdown

Can two different titles be on the line in the same match say if you pin triple h and he is European champion and if he pins you and your say hardcore champion then he would win your title and same goes for you?

SDHotelWebMaster

I doubt that, but you never know with THQ it may end up in the game but right now there are no indications saying that it will!

Mr Smackdown

will there be the old school over the top rope battle royal?

SDHotelWebMaster

Ah, good question, and I do not know, i would think that it would be the same as Smackdown 2 & three!

Mr Smackdown

When focusing on a wrestler will switching the wrestler your focusing on for another be easier?

SDHotelWebMaster

I think it would be the same as Smackdown 3 where you could keep switching to superstars by pressing the Focus Button or just hold it down to focus on the nearest superstar!

Mr Smackdown

Because you have 4 Smackdown’s and 4 raws a month and one PPV does this mean u have to control or rather go through season with two wrestlers? also if this is so what would happen if the wrestler you had for raw was going to fight the wrestler you have for Smackdown at the next PPV?

SDHotelWebMaster

Another good Question, well no you can do it with one superstar i guess, but he would only appear on the show he is selected for, or like you said maybe you can select two superstars! i do not know for sure lets hope THQ  can shed some light on this matter as soon as possible this one question really Befuddles me!

Mr Smackdown

Will moves be more reflective on that wrestler’s style? What I’m trying to say is Hogan punches completely different to the rock and vice versa.

Mr Smackdown

Will wresters strength and weight differences play a role in the match depending on who you are?

Mr Smackdown

i mean can spike Dudley still pick up big show or is there some other way spike makes up for his lack in strength to still keep things even?

SDHotelWebMaster

Yes that’s a huge improvement in the game, THQ have already shown movies of superstars with there own styles to name a few RVD, Booker T, and Of course Hogan who all have completely different stances and fighting styles now that’s a huge improvement!

SDHotelWebMaster

I don't know about smaller superstars picking up big dudes like the Big Show although THQ should really work on that!

Mr Smackdown

Can u put a table in the corner and also squash a trashcan in between the turnbuckles?

SDHotelWebMaster

The tables are confirmed to be able to be put into the corners but Trash Cans are not unless they can both be put into the corner I would say no! so the answer at this time is no!

Mr Smackdown

Will the CAWS look like a normal wrestler does or will they still look awkward? I mean when u make a CAW even with he same details as say the real Rock he comes out looking funny which shouldn’t happen the CAWS should look just as good as the normal wrestlers

SDHotelWebMaster

THQ have not released any info concerning the C.A.W feature other then it will still feature the Layer System that was introduced in Smackdown 3 so i can not say for sure but I would think yes! There should be an improvement on this!

Mr Smackdown

Do wrestlers like RVD and Jeff Hardy have there Control barricade moves like how RVD chucks them on the barricade jumps of the side apron or top rope and then does a spinwheel kick on there heads or even when Jeff hardy runs across the barricade and jumps on a wrestler

SDHotelWebMaster

Yes THQ have confirmed that moves of the Barricade are now possible, and this is where the crowd fighting was taken out was announced!

Mr Smackdown

When a table is broken into two will you be able to use one of the parts as a weapon or say you have a trashcan but you hit someone will the lid fall off? 

SDHotelWebMaster

No, after a table is broken it mysteriously disappears like in Smackdown 3, Trash can we do not yet know about!

Mr Smackdown

Has the Smackdown meter and the way it feels up changed? Because in the trailer it looks completely different besides the Smackdown when you actually do your finisher

SDHotelWebMaster

Well there is not allot of info on the Smackdown Meter so I can not confirm anything but, the Meter looks different maybe there is a injury meter or something like that who knows, we have just got to wait and see!

Mr Smackdown

What polygon resolution are the character models and have all the animations in the game been reanimated?

SDHotelWebMaster

Well i cannot remember the exact resolution but we do know that they are much better! and some moves have been re-animated like for example Austin has a new Stunner which is much better, as well as Two unique Frog Splashes for Eddie and RVD!

Mr Smackdown

Will the way a wrestler falls to Austin’s stunner (if he is still in) depend on that wrestler or out of the two or three available finishers?

SDHotelWebMaster

There are I think three Stunner this time, the two from Smackdown 3 and the one from Smackdown 4 (NEW ONE) they all fall according to which stunner you pull off, so for the new Smackdown 4 Stunner, Austin Does a stunner and then falls to the ground taunts the opponent like he has done a few times in real life!

Mr Smackdown

Ok so each wrestler has 3 finishers?

SDHotelWebMaster

That is not confirmed although there was a new stunner introduced in the game, so i would guess that there are three!

Mr Smackdown

Will all wrestlers in the game have voice avers and will they say more then just there catch phrases?

SDHotelWebMaster

Well no one has been confirmed to have other line then there main catchphrases like for example we may hear only main superstars like, Rock, Jericho, Kurt, Hogan, Taker etc.. Or Austin (If he is in) say there line but nothing more, we have already heard Austin hand out a dozen "What’s?" to Stephanie in the trailer!

Mr Smackdown

From what I have seen RAW and Wrestlemania x8 are allot brighter then Smackdown and also in Wrestlemania x8 they look cartoony because of this will this brightness apply to Smackdown sym too?

Mr Smackdown

The wrestler’s faces look really accurate have they been scanned with a 3d scanner?

SDHotelWebMaster

O.K the superstars like you said are very cartoony in WM18 and RAW, unlike in the SD Games where they are more accurate, as for the brightness i would think that THQ are working on it right now, the faces where scanned using the 3D Face scanning technique for SD3 so i would suppose it was the same for SD4

Q&A's Special Posted on 10th June 2002!

Matt says:

Can more than one person go up onto the TitanTron at once and *then* do moves to each other off the screen?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well we do not know yet just have to wait and see! i can not say for sure by most likely no!

Matt says:

How far complete is the game so far? Rumours have it that it is up to 60% complete right now.

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well that is a rumour and not confirmed and even we do not know for sure but in my estimation around 50%

Matt says:

Have the guys at THQ *though* about putting blood into the game and maybe having an option to turn it off?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

THQ may have considered it as allot of the WWE Fans have always wanted it but they have not hinted official Confirmation on the Subject yet!

SDHotelWebMaster says:

So do not believe any rumours!

Matt says:

Any word on any new batches of pics yet?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Not yet, THQ have not released anything yet they seem to be keeping it all between them selves for now, when they are released you can be sure we will have em! for you!

Matt says:

Well, have THQ said that they will be a little more strict about information being leaked out onto websites? We all know what happened with the last 3 Smackdowns, all the best information was spoiled before we even got to play the game.

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well nothing has been said by THQ themselves but that is what i suspect is the case! they are keeping the best info to themselves till the official Release! which is sometime this Winter!

Matt says:

Will the tables have a better breaking animation and look? Tables in the previous games just folded in half when they were broke and didn't brake into pieces of wood. Will this be changed?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well so far from what we have seen they are exactly the same as the SD3 ones! but this may change in the complete version!

Matt says:

Will ladders be able to buckle like in real life? During a match sometimes, wrestlers are thrown into the ladder and the ladder snaps sort of so that it is hard to open and close properly, will that be implemented?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

The Trailer shows that they can wil be able to, Doubt that will happen in the game!

Matt says:

In the intro, when Jericho and RVD are on the ladder and they are falling sideways and out of the ring, we see that the ladder bounces off the ropes just before it skips to the next little part in the movie. Will the ladders actually be able to be propped on the ropes like they are able to be propped up in the turnbuckle?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well THQ did say that everything in the trailer is 100% possible so i guess that is possible!

Matt says:

Will we be able to spray the fire extinguisher this time around?

Matt says:

Seeing as though weapons are supposed to be more interactive and all.

SDHotelWebMaster says:

There are no images or movies showing it but you never know so that is in conclusive!

Matt says:

Do you know if or why DDP was taken out of the game? Have THQ said anything on this matter?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

Well that is still pretty much a rumour but I think that THQ will remove him to make more room for maybe the newest WWE Returning Superstar and of course I am on about (HBK) Shawn Michaels! or maybe someone else, but THQ does not decide that the WWE does!

Matt says:

Do you know if THQ have already started to make the character model and everything of HBK?

SDHotelWebMaster says:

No I do not, but I think they may have started or will do pretty soon as he is one of the top superstars and a must for the game and he is more or less confirmed by me (Not THQ "YET")

Posted on 2nd June 2002!

Will their be a two player story mode ?
Nothing is yet confirmed but I should think so!

In Hardcore matches, can you change different weapons like in SD1 under the ring?
This is also not confirmed, so we can not say, but it will most likely be in!

Will the nWo's authentic entrance be in where the entrance starts with the static and the screen turns black and white ?
Yes it will be the proper one not the one from WM18 for the Game Cube!

When will Smackdown 4 be out in the U.K?
Sometime in Winter maybe around October, September! there is not confirmed Date yet!

Will new comers like Brock Lesner and Randy Orton be in the game?
Like I said before they may be in but then again THQ and the WWE May feel that they should not be in any game yet and may decide to add superstars who are more popular!

Will the story lines actually follow the real ones (example Stone colds and Rick Flairs feud)
It may, we do not know all we know so far is that it will be based on the Brand Extension Story for sure!

Will there be 2 Finishers like in Smackdown 3?
There will be more then two finishers, for example The Rocks would have Rock Bottom, Peoples Elbow, Sharp Shooter! from what we have heard!

Will there be 3d crowds
Yes the crowd is now in 3D but there is no Crowd Fighting!

Well thanks your sites the best
Thanks!

Is Trish's music in the game and does she have her stratusfaction move  and stratosphere move where she does the flip and Frankenstein him down ?
Yes to both questions!

Will hair be 2D or 3D and last is entrance attire in the game
Hair Will be more realistic then ever before on any WWE Title!

Is Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Lance Storm, Chris Benoit, & The Hurricane Going To Be In The Game ?
Like I said before Brock may be in but then again THQ and the WWE May feel that they should not be in any game yet and may decide to add superstars who are more popular! As for Lance, Benoit, Eddie, Edge, and Hurricane you can expect them to be in 80% Chance!

I heard someone on your site say that the crowd is going to be in 3D. Is That true? Also I know that the announcers are going to talk, but are they going to be in 3D? And one more thing, is story mode/season mode going to be hard just like in Smackdown 3?
Yes the crowd is Fully 3D, We do not know if they are 3D at this moment, It was not very hard in SD3 in my opinion but it will most likely be same!

Will Billy and chuck be in Smackdown 4?
No from what we know!

in hardcore and tlc matches will you be able to get out extra weapons from
under the ring???
Maybe, we do not know yet!

Will Hogan be in his Hulkamania attire
He is not at present but should be seeing that the game will most likely have more then one outfit!

Does Rob Van Dam have that special way of climbing the turn buckle
He does like everyone else does, but THQ may give him his very own unique one you never know!

Does undertaker have his new music
He should do!

I am also wondering in story mode will it be longer like if u do one thing every will be different
will story mode end if u win the main title ?
The story mode will last up to two years, which is 180 matches a year, in order of show, RAW, Smackdown, and heat!

In CREATE A WRESTLER WILL THERE BE MORE CLOTHING AND U CAN CHANGE THE WRESTLER IN THE GAME LIKE HAIR LIKE CHANGE KURT ANGLE ?
The C.A.W will be improved allot still using the SD3 Layer System!, And maybe you can change the superstars look as well!

Is there goanna be create a belt or match like u can make a hell in a cell tlc ?
There are rumours of Create a Belt, but create a match I don't think!

thanks for making this awesome site
Thanks, glad you like it!

Posted on 27th May 2002! (First Smackdown "Shut Your Mouth" Q&A'S Session!

When is Smackdown 4 released ?
Does the story mode gets better and is wcw and ecw there ?
Well there is no 100% Date yet but it is expected to be Winder 2002!
Yes the story mode is going to be much better, but it will not be like the Smackdown 1 & 2's continuous Season Mode unfortunately! Yes ECW & WCW Superstars are in!

WILL UNDERTAKER HAVE HIS NEW LOOK?
WILL THE RETURNING WWF SUPERSTARS LIKE GOLDUST,GODFATHER,VAL VENIS,MR PERFECT AND NWO?
WILL THE REFEREE BE IN A EVERY MATCH LIKE SM3?
WILL BOOKER T HAVE THE SPINAROOIE?
WHEN A WRESTLER IS IN A SUBMISSION MOVE WILL HE/SHE BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE ROPES SO THE HOLD CAN BE BROKEN?
Yes he will!
Golddust maybe in, Godfather will, Val will, No Mr Perfect due to his recent firing from the WWE, and yes the N.W.O is also in that would be Nash, Booker T, X-Pac, The Big Show!
Yes the Referee will!
Of course he will!
No that is not a feature in the Smackdown Franchise, I don't know why but there you go so I really doubt it will be as it has never been in any other!
(Please do not use CAPS in your Q'S)

Will weapons now be effective and when you do moves on harder surfaces will it hurt more ?
Well from what we have seen so far no, but this may be improved by the launch of the game!

Will chyna be in Smackdown 4 ?
No she will not be just like she was not in Smackdown 3!

Will Edge and Christian have their new music and entrances?
There are no guarantees but it might not be due to Edge having his Rob Zombie Version of the Theme they may have his older one but Edge and Christian will have there own separate Entrances and will not be a stable, but the option to make a stable and entrances are always available if you prefer that!