Main Event For Raw Tonight, SD! vs Raw 2009 Collector’s Edition

October 27, 2008

The Tuscon Convention Center in Tuscon, AZ is hosting Raw tonight and its official website is advertising a main event featuring Batista vs Chris Jericho in a steel cage match. It has not been confirmed whether or not this match will headline the televised portion of the show or whether it will be a dark match main event.

THQ has issued the following press release:

WWEÂ® SmackDownÂ® vs. RawÂ® 2009 Set to Deliver Collector’s Edition Exclusive to PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 System

Leading Fighting Videogame Franchise to Offer Fans Unique Retail Incentive In Support of Upcoming Worldwide Launch

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) today announced details of the WWEÂ® SmackDownÂ® vs. RawÂ® 2009 collectorâs edition. Exclusively for the PLAYSTATIONÂ®3 computer entertainment system, the collectorâs edition is now available for pre-order at select retailers worldwide. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 is slated for release on the Xbox 360Â® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStationÂ®2 computer entertainment system, PSPÂ® (PlayStationÂ®Portable) system, Wiiâ”¢ video game

console, Nintendo DSâ”¢ and mobile devices on November 9, 2008.

The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collectorâs edition for the PLAYSTATION 3 system features a copy of the game and a disc with exclusive Blu-ray content. Included on the disc is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the videogame, as well as more than two hours of WWE footage from a variety of popular SmackDown vs. Raw cross-brand matches from 2008. The content is delivered in a unique steel cage package for North America, while fans in Europe and Asia Pacific regions will see their items encased within a miniature ring.

âThe WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collectorâs edition for the PLAYSTATION 3 system is a tremendous opportunity for us to collaborate with our partners to produce a unique offering for our fans,â said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. âIn addition to the great WWE video features, the videogame documentary will allow fans to see all of the work that goes into making their favorite fighting videogame franchise.â

âThe WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 collectorâs edition is a must-have for the WWE aficionado,â said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. âWith innovative content and packaging that looks great on collectorsâ shelves, and a host of Blu-ray content including a behind-the-scenes, this collection is certain to be enjoyed by WWE fans for years to come.â

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.