The whole idea of WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 is to have fun from wrestling without breaking a sweat and any risk of injury. The feeling of being able to smash the opponent down to the floor of the ring is perhaps as satisfying as watching the action on television, if not more.

To make it more addicting to play, the grappling system in WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 is also improved. Each character now has more grapple techniques than they used to be. The other game element that sees an improvement is the Irish whip with a stronger damage effect to the opponent. To make it fair, the improved damage level is balanced with more stamina consumption. In other words, it drains more stamina than before.