Character Cuts
Was originally slated to replace Ness, but Sakurai decided against it due to increase in delays in Mother 3's development
Lucas
A tournament series based in Boston, Massachusetts, named after a certain spacie signature move
Shine
frozen water
Ice
26
Bowser
Raptor Boost, Knee Smash
Captain Falcon (side-b, fair)
There was plenty of playground rumors about this 3rd party character being unlockable, but he didn't make the cut due to time constraints
Sonic the Hedgehog
Super major held annually in Michigan, named after the stadium where the Michigan Wolverines play.
The Big House
to have good fortune
Lucky
2
Marth
Blazer, Emblem Toss
Roy (up-b, up-throw)
Hideo Kojima personally requested that Sakurai add this character, but the game was too far in development
Solid Snake
Super major held annually in Northern California, typically taking place in January
GENESIS
a waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, and webbed feet
Duck
4
Falco
Cannon Hammer, Cover Fire
Samus (f-smash, up-smash)
Was originally considered as a retro character choice, but didn't make it. Now the only representation they have is a Villager move.
Balloon Fighter
A now defunct invitational known for its skits, side events, large prize pots, and couch commentary.
Smash Summit
an elongated, fast-swimming cephalopod mollusk with ten arms
Squid
19
Mr. Game & Watch
Walk the Dog, Around the World
Ness (down-smash, up-smash)
This schoolgirl detective was cut because Sakurai thought people would have no idea who she was
Ayumi Tachibana
Tournament series based in Toronto. Randall is the logo and mascot of this tournament.
Get On My Level
potato
Spud
12
Luigi
Hammer, Powerbomb