In any case... it is actually I who has heard rumors tonight! That's right, ME. Of all people. Who'd have thunk?
SO... apparently there's a rumor as to why Geno wasn't Fighter #7, and it also happens to tie into the recently rejuvenated Ryu Hayabusa rumors.
Ya see... Geno was on his way to go become Fighter #7, RSVP his invitation and confirm his appearance and all. He stepped out of the woods as he always does, but this time he stumbled upon a NINJA FIGHT
Now Geno had heard rumors of his own that Hayabusa might have also gotten an invitation. While Geno wasn't able to confirm or deny THOSE rumors, Geno apparently became quite the fan. Geno is supportive of other Smash Bros contenders (he's cool that way), so he attended one of Hayabusa's exhibition fights
HOWEVER, and here's where the story gets good: Geno apparently had a REALLY tough time staying in his seat. He just got too excited
And supposedly security escorted Geno from the arena after that little act of excitement. Geno apparently got in a lot of trouble and had to miss out on the RSVP time period for Fighter #7, and that's why Geno isn't #7.
I understand from sources that I will keep anonymous for their safety that Geno is hanging out in some pretty sketchy places these days while he waits for the next RSVP period.
And that's the last I heard of Geno's whereabouts. It's good to hear that Geno is supportive of characters other than himself, even if he is so supportive that he disrupts public events with his enthusiasm.
I can't reveal my sources, I don't want to get them in trouble or ruin Geno or Hayabusa's chances.