The WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2006 game continues the storyline of its predecessors with an updated roster of wrestlers, including classic superstars like Bret Hart and British Bulldog. The player goes through many different plots in the Season Mode, chasing the championship belts, as new recorded dialogue for many of the wrestlers is featured.
The gameplay has been slightly enhanced, with a larger list of moves available to each wrestler, and pre-match mini-games to start your fight off with and determine who has the upper hand. The game also features General Manager Mode, where the player takes on the role of a GM trying to book a weekly show.
The player can earn Smackdown Dollars in the game, which they can use to buy new moves, create-a-wrestler items, Legends wrestlers, and even furniture to customize a locker room. They can also earn trophies for their trophy case by completing challenges and beating the GM Mode.