Wwe Raw Ultimate Impact 2010

Jack Swagger had cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Chris Jericho, but many considered him a "paper champion." Randy Orton, still oozing the Legacy betrayal, wanted the gold.

On May 3, 2010 (taped April 26), WWE broadcast what they internally dubbed the "Hardcore" episode, but what the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community) immediately labeled . wwe raw ultimate impact 2010

WWE Raw: Ultimate Impact 2010 played differently than the SmackDown games. While the SmackDown series leaned heavily into arcade action and "smashing buttons," the Raw engine was a grappling-heavy, methodical experience. Jack Swagger had cashed in his Money in

Fans were restless. The viewership for Raw in late April 2010 was dipping. In response, the creative team pulled the trigger on a concept that TNA Wrestling had popularized on Thursday nights: Ultimate Impact —a night with no commercials during matches, no non-finishes, and every match having a "must-win" stipulation. While the SmackDown series leaned heavily into arcade

If you want to relive the chaos, is available on the WWE Network (Peacock in the US) under the May 3, 2010, episode of Monday Night Raw. Look for the red "Hardcore" logo in the corner.

The Ultimate Impact series emerged from a necessity born of a decade-long drought for WWE fans on PC. While consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 enjoyed annual releases like WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 , PC players were largely ignored by official publishers.

The year 2010 was a transition point for WWE. The product had firmly settled into a TV-PG rating, the Anonymous Raw General Manager was controlling the show via email, and stars like Bret Hart were making nostalgic returns.