 Starting with WWE SmackDown ! vs. RAW 2006 , a General Manager mode ( or GM Mode for short ) was introduced . It allowed the player to act as the General Manager of the Raw or Smackdown brands ( or ECW brand in WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 ) . After choosing a brand , and selecting to participate in the WWE Draft , or using a default roster , you then start a calendar year of hiring and managing Superstar and Divas , booking matches , establishing rivalries , and other options to try and win WWE fans to support your brand . You must manage finances , contract or release Superstars & try to make better matches than your rival brand . At the end of the year at WrestleMania , Vince McMahon will give The General Manager of the Year award to the show that was able to hold the most fans . 
