The graphics in SmackDown vs Raw 2011 hold up relatively well even in an online setting, with character models and arenas looking detailed and vibrant. The sound design, including crowd noise and commentaries, adds to the immersion. However, the online mode might occasionally display glitches or minor graphical hiccups, but these are not pervasive enough to ruin the experience.

The official servers for SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 were formally . While some dedicated fans have used emulators and private tools like RomStation to keep the multiplayer spirit alive, the original digital arenas of 2011 remain a nostalgic memory of a time when wrestling games first began to "create moments" rather than just matches.