 In the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series , the player was able to choose a " superstar " from a roster and compete in an arcade @-@ like feature called season mode . In season mode , players direct their superstars through different career obstacles through a year of WWE programming to gain respect with other superstars and popularity among the fans . Like superstars from WWE , the superstars in the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw series season mode are involved in storylines that affect their career mode in some way . Beginning with the release of WWE SmackDown ! Shut Your Mouth , the WWE Brand Extension has been included in season mode , and superstars are exclusive to one brand of WWE . A result of this feature is that the player 's superstar may only wrestle superstars and compete for championships from the same brand on which he is a part of . In season mode , the player 's superstar has the ability to earn and wrestle for a variety of championships based on actual WWE Championships . When superstars win championships , their respect and popularity increase , which also increases their involvement in main event matches . As the superstar 's respect and popularity increases through the year of WWE programming , it becomes more likely for the player to achieve the main goal in season mode , which is to earn a World Heavyweight Championship or WWE Championship match at WrestleMania , the WWE 's flagship pay @-@ per @-@ view event and the final stage in season mode . After the final stage , season modes begins again with the same superstar chosen before , though the player has the option of switching superstars . The superstar is then a part of the WWE Draft Lottery and is assigned to a brand . 
