As of April 2026, the status of these online features is as follows: Original Console Servers

The netcode was serviceable for 2010—certainly not perfect, but good enough to settle online rivalries without "laggy strike trading." For many, this was the peak of arcade-sim hybrid wrestling online.

Hosts can create private rooms to invite friends, selecting specific match types (e.g., Casket Match, Brawl) and arenas. However, Royal Rumble matches are typically restricted from these private lobbies.

: To play on original hardware, you may still need an "Online Axxess" pass, which was originally included with new copies or sold as DLC. How to Play Online on Modern Systems

: A dedicated "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online" project specifically for PC was canceled by THQ in 2011, leaving fans to rely on emulation for any modern play. Modern Workarounds : Today, dedicated fans use tools like RomStation or emulators like