THQ has said that its forthcoming wrestling game WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2010 will be the most important release of its financial year, adding that it will secure its place as the fighting genre’s top publisher.

“WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 2010 is a pillar release for THQ this Christmas,” THQ’s product marketing manager for UK and Europe Mark Cook told MCV.

“The game remains our biggest release this fiscal year and will be launching on six platforms on October 23rd (October 20th in the U.S.).

“Strategically the title is of crucial importance and will further cement THQ’s dominance of the fighting category, along with the launch of UFC 2009 Undisputed earlier this year in May.”