Seriously, why is King K. Rool NOT in Smash as his own character??

[NoirSon]

S.Peelman said:

What is it with this obsession with King K Rool with many here on VGC and elsewhere on the internet? I don't get it, what's the deal? I've played Donkey Kong Country as well but I've never developed some deep emotional connection to this character, he's just a throw-away to me. Might as well ask why Wart isn't in Smash Bros.

Same here, I can only guess people fell for the goofy costumes Rare put him in all the subsequent games. But even with all that, I think He'd be a lame edition due to how bland he is besides the goofy costumes.