THQ has today confirmed that the forthcoming WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2006 will include a new gameplay feature: Manager Mode. The PlayStation2 and PSP exclusive title will allow gamers to take on the role of a General Manager of one of the two flagship shows Smackdown or RAW. Building bout rosters, managing finances, selling merchandise and creating rivalries are all part of the game as players try to beat the other General Manager to the GM of the Year Award.

"Going into this, we wanted to make sure we listened to the fans who enjoyed creating and simulating their own weeks through Fantasy Football-type leagues," commented producer Devin Knudsen, one of the primary masterminds of the GM Mode. "We think that this is a great way for guys who like power booking to get even more out of their game than what was originally thought."