WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 is a professional wrestling video game developed by THQ and Yuke's for the PlayStation 2. This installment introduces key features such as the Buried Alive Casket match, new wrestler attributes including Stamina and Hardcore, and an enhanced momentum system, shifting the gameplay towards a more simulation-based experience while maintaining the franchise's engaging mechanics.
The debut PlayStation Portable offering of THQ and Yuke's long-running 3D wrestling series. WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 expands on THQ's popular multi-million unit-selling franchise with a number of key new features. The Buried Alive Casket match, two new wrestler attributes (Stamina and Hardcore), and a realistic momentum system all combine to turn the series away from its arcade roots and towards that of a simulation. The PSP version follows closely on the heels of its PS2 tag-teammate in terms of features and wrestler rosters, with exclusive extras including additional characters and other features for the PSP version, plus USB system link to connect the two versions together.