SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, the popular wrestling game created over fifteen years ago, now has one of today’s most villainous stables represented, thanks to a creative fan. This representation can be found inSmackDown vs. Raw 2007in the form of a custom character wearing a Bloodline shirt, sporting both the leader Roman Reigns, and the goofy but popular manager, Heyman.
Nowadays, wrestling fans have an abundance of choices when it comes to customization. Recently, fans were able tocreate the brand new World Championship BeltinWWE 2K23, just weeks after it was revealed onMonday Night Raw. This type of customization was not possible back whenSmackDown vs. Raw 2007was released.SvR 2007did have customization options, but the tools that were available were more basic when compared to today.
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When it comes to adding new merch in older wrestling games, fans know it’s not as simple as waiting for a new patch update. To see a new fan favorite in an old wrestling game, that fan will have to do the dirty work themselves. This is exactly what Reddit user CAWstalgic did when they used the create-a-wrestler feature inSmackDown vs. Raw 2007to make a custom Bloodline shirt.
Creating a custom shirt with such detail in a game as old asSmackDown vs. Raw 2007is no easy feat. The Reddit user explained that Carlito’s apple was used during the creation of Heyman’s head in the top right corner of the shirt. WithSvR2007, it’s impossible for fans todownload custom superstars like inWWE 2K23, but creating a shirt that looks this cool might be even more impressive.
Bloodline is a group managed by Heyman that’s headlined by Roman Reigns and features his real-life cousins Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso. AlthoughWWEfansmay be split on how they feel about Roman Reigns and the group itself, most fans are thoroughly impressed with this custom Bloodline shirt, the workaround used to create Heyman’s head being the star attraction. Some fans in the comments even claimed that they would buy this shirt if WWE made it.
Custom creations like this are a good reminder of how far wrestling games have come over the last few decades. Even though newerWWEgames let fans customizevirtually everything, including the wrestler’s personality and the reactions from the crowd, it’s always nice to see how creative people can get when they have fewer tools to use.
SmackDown vs. Raw 2007is available for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360.
