As the eternal debate on the pros and cons of DLC rages on, here's a little piece of news that might just let you make an easy decision: A full-fledged DLC delivery program announced even before the release of the actual game.

THQ has announced on yesterday details surrounding the new downloadable content purchase program for WWE SmackDown Vs. Raw 2011, slated to be released on October 26th. And it costs 800 Microsoft Points/$9.99 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Details from the press release:

Fan Axxess will enable WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 owners to obtain select downloadable content released throughout the life of the videogame for a one-time anticipated purchase cost of 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE(R) for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft or $9.99 on PlayStation(R)Network for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system. The downloadable content will include a number of playable WWE Legends, WWE Superstars and WWE Divas, alternate ring gear, playable arenas, a WWE Superstar Attribute Customizer, instant access to all unlockable content and an in-game badge to recognize the videogame's biggest supporters.

And for those not interested in picking up this deal, the DLC packs can be purchased individually. Here's the details.

The first download content package for Fan Axxess, scheduled for release "this holiday season" at 60 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $6.99 on PlayStation Network (without Fan Axxess) and it includes:

- WWE Legends British Bulldog and Lex Luger
- WWE Superstars Wade Barrett, David Otunga and Justin Gabriel
- WWE Diva Layla
- Alternate ring gear for WWE Superstars Shawn Michaels and Shad
- A playable WWE NXT(TM) arena

The second downloadable content package, currently scheduled for release in early 2011 at 240 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $2.99 on PlayStation Network, will include:
- Alternate ring gear for WWE Superstars John Cena, Undertaker and CM Punk
- A playable WCW(R) arena

Included also as parts of "Fan Axxess", there are two items available for download separately.

1) The WWE Superstar Attribute Customizer will enable players to determine the overall rankings and attribute levels of every WWE Legend, WWE Superstar and WWE Diva in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011. While the videogame will ship to retail outlets with pre-established in-game Superstar ratings, this feature will give players even greater customization freedom to define their own personalized visions of WWE. The WWE Superstar Attribute Customizer will be included as part of the Fan Axxess program, as well as sold separately for the anticipated cost of 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $0.99 on PlayStation Network.

2) Players will also be able to quickly access more than 60 unlockable items in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, including playable WWE Legends, WWE Superstars and WWE Divas, alternate ring gear, playable arenas, WWE Championships and more. Instant access to all unlockable content will be included as part of the Fan Axxess program, as well as sold separately for the anticipated cost of 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $0.99 on PlayStation Network.