Wrestling fan or not, buy this game
Graphics: Best of the series, and probably almost any wrestling game yet. The faces are spot-on, the moves are awesome, the crowd and arenas look great, almost flawless.
Sound: The sound is much better in this game. The music selection could be broader, and some of the choices are odd, but good overall. I wish there were more options for theme songs for your CAW. The commentary is greatly improved over previous years. It's still not 100% perfect, but it's listenable now.
Gameplay: This is where a lot of people complain, but I love it. The new stamina system really gives the matches a realisitic feel, and ebb and flow, and allows some ring psychology. Hearing the crowd get behind you when you're on a roll is a rush. And for all the complainers: check the Options menu, you can turn Stamina off, and even tweak how long it takes for Stamina and Momentum to deplete and refill.
Modes: Every match imaginable is in here, Hell In A Cell, Elimination Chamber, even Buried Alive. backstage Brawls and Fulfill Your fantasy round it our nicely. Season mode is standard, but good. And General Manager mode? Freakin' SWEET.
CAX: Here's where you have your Create A Wrestler (CAW), Create An Entrance (CAE), Create A Stable (CAS), and Create A Belt (CAB). The CAW mode is one of the best yet, a little tricky at first, and not very intuitive. Same fucntions as previous years, but in a different (and confusing) progression. But once you get the hang of it, you'll love it.
Overall: The best SD! game yet. Not perfect, but pretty darn close. But there's always next year's SD! on the PS3...