In WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain players can create, play and develop their own superstar through storylines developed exclusively by the WWE. The game features more than 55 WWE superstars including Goldberg, Rey Mysterio and Brock Lesner; players can track their progress with seasonal stats, earn money to build up superstar abilities including strength, submission, technique, speed and stamina, and unlock hidden features. Improved controls include an in-depth countering and interactive submission system, and new match types include Bra & Panty, First Blood and Elimination Chamber. The game also features enhanced production values including dynamic camera transitions, an improved audio experience and more realistic animations with spectacular highlighting.

* Story mode with original plot lines from WWE writers
* Unique Superstar abilities featuring real-life attributes
* More than 55 WWE Superstars
* Improved controls
* New match types
* Enhanced production values
* Superstar voiceovers and more realistic animations