When license agreements turn sour, you know what's coming next. For World Wrestling Entertainment, THQ, and Jakks Pacific, the result is a Triple Threat matchup between the three companies, jockeying for position over the WWE Smackdown vs. Raw franchise.

THQ and JAKKS Pacific have announced the cover wrestlers for WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). They're none other than D-Generation X founding members Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Find out why and read other fun stuff about the two in the full article ahead.

Fresh off THQ and JAKKS Pacific's grapple comes WWE Legends of WrestleMania, an upcoming wrestling game based on the world's most popular professional wrestling association for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. Need we say more? If you grew up being a fan of Hulk Hogan and his action figures, hit that jump!

This fall, THQ and JAKKS Pacific will "layeth the smacketh down" with the release of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). Those keeping tabs would know that new features are set to put the competition on the ropes, but if you're not convinced, there's a video where developers talk about the game's other compelling facets such as downloadable content and innovative Wii controls. Find it at the full article.

Still wondering how the upcoming WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS) will fare compared to its predecessors? The screenshots that came with the wrestling video game's announcement may have been too similar to previous iterations, but the trailer should get fans excited. See it for yourself at the full article.

Naysayers frown at annual video game franchises that seem to release installments one after another without adding significant improvements, but they'll be hard pressed in trying to pick on THQ and JAKKS Pacific's WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii, DS). We can say that much after watching in-game footage of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions showcasing new features for the latest season of WWE action. Find what we're talking about at the full article.

You better be ready to rumble, because THQ and JAKKS Pacific is bringing WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 to all major platforms as expected. This entry to the annual franchise is bringing new features that fans of authentic wrestling action don't want to miss. Learn more and find screenshots of its incarnations on the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 at the full article.

First, it was the WWE versus THQ and Jakks Pacific; now it's THQ versus Jakks-Pacific. Thing is, the video game publisher has declared a victory against the toy maker with regards to the two companies' royalty dispute. Is there any chance for another lawsuit dismissal?

More "hard court" action follows after the jump.

Long-standing lawsuit filed by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific concerning racketeering and bribery was finally put to rest by a US district court judge last December 3rd. More details about  the allegations made by WWE against THQ and Jakks Pacific and the lawsuit in general at the full article.

THQ and JAKKS have revealed the details for their global promotional campaign for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (PS3, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS). The multi-million dollar marketing strategy will include a global TV campaign, print ads, tournaments, and the franchise's first-ever launch event at Toys'R'Us.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is scheduled for a November 13 release in North America.