Hall Of Fame Mode
Basically, this is substitute of Challenge mode, and here you have to play out historic moments in the WWE.
Road to the Hall of Fame.
1) Royal Rumble, January 22nd 1995
Challenge: Using any superstar from the roster, in Exhibition: 30 man Royal Rumble Mode, arrive 1st in the ring, and then win, on Legend difficulty.
Challenge Background:
In 1995, Shawn Michaels made Sports Entertainment history by entering the Royal Rumble match as the first participant, and outlasting 29 other superstars, to stand victorious at the end. ?The Showstopper? was the first superstar to ever achieve this feat, and in doing so, gave a new definition to the term intestinal fortitude.
Now it?s your turn to follow in his footsteps.
Challenge tips:
I used The Great Khali, for his phenomenal Power House strength, and carefully hand picked the other 29 superstars for battle. Try to keep the Power House?s out of the battle. Kane, Undertaker, Bobby Lashley, and Batista, for example.
Also, eliminate each superstar as quickly as possible, to avoid them double teaming you at the ropes, I managed to avoid more than two opponents being in the ring at one time, so a win was pretty easy.
Also, instead of button bashing when you are being eliminated/are eliminating, rotate both analogue sticks, rapidly, and you will notice the difference.
2) WrestleMania, March 31st 1996
Challenge: Using Shawn Michaels in Direct Challenge Mode, defeat Bret Hart in a one on one 30 minute iron man match, on Legend Difficulty. ?Note: You only have to press ?A? to Directly play the challenge, when on this screen?
Challenge Background:
In WrestleMania XII, ?The HeartBreak Kid? and ?The Excellence of Execution? delivered what would be known as the greatest WrestleMania match in history. Test your endurance and recreate this legendary battle by fighting your way through to the very end.
Challenge tips:
You are about to play through 30 minutes of countering, so make sure you bring game. Bret will constantly try to get you in submission moves time, and time again, so beware for that, because of his superior submission skill, it?ll prove a tough test, for even experienced SvR players.
Bret?s health will rejuvenate after every pin fall, so it is far more difficult to get more pins, unlike SvR07, where they stayed injured throughout.
My advice would be to target the head, with punches, and as many grapple moves you can get in, so your Sweet Chin Music has maximum effect; he won?t stay down easily.
3) WrestleMania, March 23rd 1997
Challenge: Using Bret Hart, in Direct Challenge mode, defeat Stone Cold in a Submission Match on Legend difficulty. (Press ?A? for Direct Challenge)
Challenge Background:
At WrestleMania 13 Bret ?Hitman? Hart and ?Stone Cold? Steve Austin squared off in a brutal submission match, which helped usher the word ?Attitude? era of World Wrestling Entertainment. Experience this confrontation again, as somebody is going to tap...will it be you?
Challenge tips:
I targeted the head throughout the match, not using my finisher (Sharpshooter) bit I stored the Type finisher, for more pressure on a submission, which gave me a huge advantage. Once you have a finisher, store it (LB + LT) and use the sleeperhold throughout, by going behind Steve Austin, and pushing Right Stick downward. Then use RB+Y to apply maximum pressure, and rotate the Right Stick. This will probably give you another finisher, so repeat the process. Remember to target the same body part throughout the match though.
4)ECW, April 3rd 1997
Challenge: Using any superstar, defeat Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, and the Sandman in ECW Extreme Rules match of Fatal 4 way at ECW Arena on Legend Difficulty. (Note: You will have to have unlocked Sabu beforehand)
Challenge Background: On April 3rd 1997 ECW kicked the door open and burst onto the national wrestling scene by putting on their first PPV event. Now it?s time for you to step inside the ring with three ECW Originals and enter the House of Extreme.
Challenge tips:
Using Jeff Hardy, this ?challenge? took a matter of a minute or two to complete. With Jeff, I could dodge the flurry of weapon attacks, and use hardcore also, to use weapons to the max. Definitely use the weapons, like steel chair, and use your high flying attributes to your advantage. Another ideal superstar to use in this match up would be Edge, a Dirty, Hardcore Superstar.
5) Vengeance, June 28th, 1998
Challenge: Using Undertaker in Direct Challenge mode, defeat Mick Foley in a Hell in a Cell match, on Legend difficulty.
Challenge background: There is no introduction needed, for one of the most famous matches in WWE history. Dare to climb into the sadistic Hell in a Cell structure, and experience this legendary bout for yourself, but be forewarned...you may not walk out the same man.
Challenge tips: Use Undertaker?s larger frame, and dominance in the power department, to your advantage. With power moves to Mick Foley?s sternum, and head, with chokeslams, side walk slams, and many power moves he has in the turnbuckle area. Try to avoid making him bleed, as he gains motivation and such, but is generally an easy challenge.
6) Summer Slam, August 27th, 2000
Challenge: Using any two superstars, defeat the Hardy?s in a ?Two on two TLC match? in Summer Slam, on legend Difficulty. (Note, you will have to have unlocked Summer Slam arena beforehand)
Challenge background: Matt & Jeff Hardy made a name for themselves by constantly putting their bodies on the line, paving the way for a new daredevil style of in ring performance. Do you have what it takes to go up against Team Extreme in one of their trademark TLC matches?
Challenge tips: I used two Power houses in this bout, so I wouldn?t be damaged as quickly as the Hardy?s. I?d recommend constantly going for the titles whenever possible, for a hassle free victory, but watch out, as they could nip up, and take them at any time!
7) March 26th 2001
Challenge: Play in GM of the WWE 24/7 MODE, and obtain the ?GM of the Year? award.
Challenge background: On March 26th, 2001 Vincent Kennedy McMahon shocked the Sports Entertainment World by purchasing World Championship Wrestling and ending the Monday Night Wars. Make Mr. McMahon proud by demonstrating once again that he who laughs last, truly laughs best.
Challenge tips: To obtain this award, you are going to have to raise your GM of the Year bar to 100%, and not just win the yearly version.
This can be achieved through consistency, and patience, and do not rush through GM Mode, or you will be left behind. Miles behind. Check the GM Mode help for a thorough walkthrough, to help you along nicely.
8) WrestleMania, April 21st 2001
Challenge: Using Stone Cold in direct challenge mode, defeat The Rock on Legend Difficulty.
Challenge background: ?The Texas Rattlesnake? and ?The Great One? added another chapter to their long running feud, this time in front of 67,925 fans. Relive this epic encounter from WrestleMania 17.
Challenge Tips: The Rock is going to counter � of the moves you attempt, so be aware, and counter his counters. The Rock will gain momentum fast, allowing him to use The Rock Bottom, or The People?s Elbow, which both deal devastating amounts of damage. Use your special style, when you have full momentum (brawler) and beat him to a pulp, the your strikes, that cannot be countered, later deliver the Stunner for the win.
9) WrestleMania April 3rd 2005
Challenge: On Legend difficulty, create a Money in the Bank match, with Mr. Kennedy, Edge, Matt Hardy, Finlay, and Jeff Hardy, and defeat them with any other remaining superstar.(Note: remember to change the arena to WrestleMania)
Challenge Background: WrestleMania 21 showcased the first ever Money in the Bank Match, that quickly became a staple at ?The Granddaddy of Them All?. Now, battle it out with three past winners and grab that briefcase!
Challenge tips: I stayed away from the ladders to start with as that is what causes most damage in these matches, so try to refrain from become injured, until later on in the match up. Lets the CPU deplete the briefcase?s bar, until around just under half way, and then pounce for it. With you still being fresh, and hardly hurt, you will be able to hang onto the title for longer, giving you a bigger advantage. Or you can approach it in the fashion that could pay off; in going straight for the title, time and time again. It could last for anything between 2, and 45 minutes.
10) April 3rd 2005
Challenge: Create a WWE Championship title and raise its prestige to the highest possible value.
Challenge background: When John Cena won the WWE Championship title at WrestleMania 21, he wasted no time putting his own ?spin? on sports entertainment?s richest prize by creating his very own custom Championship title. Now it?s up to you to do the same.
Challenge tips: Use ?Create a title? in the Creations section, to create your very own singles title. You will notice that when you defend it using Exhibition, or Xbox LIVE, the prestige value of the title will increase (amount depending on result, and excitement of match). Your goal is to successfully defend the title, until your belt reaches 50,000 prestige points. This could take a while, but in all, is a pretty easy challenge.
11) May 25th 2006
Challenge: Using any superstar, win the King of the Ring tournament of Tournament Mode, on Legend difficulty.
Challenge Background: The King of the Ring Tournament has launched he careers of WWE greats Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Triple H , and Edge. The contest returned in 2006 where Booker T was victorious. Can you become ?King of The World??
Challenge tips: For this tournament, I used the holder King Booker, for no other reason than I thought it?d be cool. Picking your superstar based on opponent tactics is impossible, as you don?t know who you?ll face (unless you fix it). At the end, you will be allowed to choose a DIVA to become your Queen, and will make a lovely Stable, in Create a Stable Mode. ?All hail King King Booker?
12) RAW, June 12th 2006
Challenge: Create a Stable and max-out its Teamwork Attributes. Then use this stable to defeat D-Generation X in a Two on Two Tag Team Match on Legend Difficulty. (D-X must?ve been unlocked it WWE Shop first)
Challenge Background: The June 12th, 2006 edition on Monday Night RAW featured the return of arguably the most popular stable of all-time, D-Generation X. Now, build up a Tag Team Stable of your own and show Triple H and Shawn Michaels that D-Generation X is a thing of the past.
Challenge tips: This challenge will take a while as with your newly created stable, you will have to win approximately 40 matches with this custom duo before you can max-out their Teamwork Attributes. You will gain 400EXP for every match you win. To increase their attributes, go to Create Modes, Create A Stable, select your custom stable, and then Teamwork Attribute. Now keep raising it until you have maxed-out all 4 sections.
Once you have managed this feat, set up a Two on Two Normal Tag with D-X and select the RAW arena. Isolate one of them in the ring, using tag moves, and preventing him from tagging in his partner. This is the easiest way to pick up a fair victory.
Cut out from my GM Mode section, to give more help with Hall of Fame Challenge number 7. GM Mode: Easy Victory:
To pick up an easy victory, in just over a year (A month or two after WrestleMania) follow this section, thoroughly, and you shall pick up your GM of the Year Trophy, and your 350 GamerScore, without doubt.
Start of a fresh GM Mode, so we?re on the same page. Choose to be RAW, as you get to select you superstars last, and will know whether you have to restart, or not. Select New Draft, so you can select your own ?Roster?.
Pick two, high profile superstars, taking Shawn Michaels, and Rey Mysterio for example, and give them each a one year contract. Only these two superstars will be needed this time around, so click on continue, and the other 2 brands will select their rosters. You also must make sure that one superstar is a clean, and one is a dirty superstar. This is to make sure you can carry out successful rivalries between your two stars, for higher ratings. Give them each a title, one the Intercontinental Title, and give one the WWE Title.
Now select your Laptop, and go to the Options menu, making sure the difficulty is set to ?Legend?. In ?Play Options? and select Re-Run, before turning Injuries, and Morale off. Now it?s time to set up rivalries between the two stars, (Rotate between Legend Killer, and Undisputed Champ) to increase ratings further. ( Remember to restart rivalry throughout season.)
In your show, have speciality matches throughout the day, including Table, Ladders, TLC, and Cage matches throughout the night, with the last two matches being for the Intercontinental Championship, and the WWE Title.
On the Tuesday, and Thursday you should click on Skill Improvements, and Fan Favourite Training for your Clean Superstar, then Wednesdays and Fridays you should have Fan Heat Training for your Dirty Superstar. Having the next two days off. (Bar PPV weekends). Do this throughout ever week of the season and a bit, and you shall have no problem winning the GM of the Year Award.
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