The stage thing doesn't rule out Cranky Kong. What makes Cranky Kong such a long shot is the simple fact that two other DK characters brutally outprioritize him. Dixie and King K are way more popular and important to the series (one's the main recurring villain, the other's the third-most recognized Kong who's been playable multiple times, and Cranky is a support NPC who was only playable once), and Cranky doesn't contribute anything significant.
edited 3rd Aug '14 5:49:55 PM by RavenKingSage
What is a fandom? A miserable little pile of flame wars! 3DS FC: 0387-9377-7408 PSN ID: Raven King SageIt's over people. Pyrosphere's stage bass has been confirmed.
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edited 3rd Aug '14 6:57:21 PM by Sterok
Neat little thing I found on Reddit.
◊ 12 points to pick anyone from that list.
I picked Mach Rider, Impa, Shulk (even though I feel he's already playable), and Rhythm Heaven rep (personal pick goes to the Rhythm Girl).
Vote. .#Bayonetta 4 SmashAnyone who's already an Assist Trophy is very probably likely (obviously) not going to be playable.
It's just redundant...which means they can throw out Takamaru, Waluigi, Ashley...
edited 3rd Aug '14 7:53:02 PM by Keybreak
You gotta believe me when I scare you away, all that I wish for is that you would stayI like how they just went ahead and threw Snake in there.
Anyway, my picks would probably be Bowser Jr., Mewtwo, Lip, and Dark Samus (replaced with the Custom Robo thing if we're going by the above statement).
"Tell them to shut up and have some faith in me." - dead flashback guyShulk, Dark Samus (alternatively Lip and Mike Jones if no disconfirmed characters are allowed), Chibi-Robo, and Snake.
I have faith Dark Samus wouldn't be a clone because her Assist Trophy shows a wide variety of Phazon-based attacks.
edited 3rd Aug '14 9:10:39 PM by NesClassic
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Hehe, Paccat and Cat Kirby.
You gotta believe me when I scare you away, all that I wish for is that you would stay

Okay so Shantae is ruled out because third parties need to be "legendary" whatever that means. Still doesn't explain why Cranky Kong appearing on a stage rules him out when Toon Link appears on a stage and is still playable.