I'll settle this. Vesp is a douchebag. You have a closed mind.
Vesp.
1. You are an idiot. There is a chance that Ness will come back. Here are the reasons you want so bad:
Introduced in Smash, he became popular, kinda like the whole... oh, I don't know, Marth and Roy? Hmm. So, yeah, why bring him back? He was original, and was in the first two Smash games. I guess we should get rid of Mario and Link too. I mean, they ARE popoular. Who would want them?
He could easily fit along with Lucas, just as Mario and Luigi, Donkey and Diddy. Last time I checked, Ness had different normal attacks than Lucas.
As you said about fan service, Sonic pretty much was fan service. Don't deny it. It might be hard for your Guatemalan, uneducated brain, but it's true. This is probably Ness' number one reason for returning anyway. The fact that you believe this game isn't made partially for fan service is quite appalling. That is some of the Smash series' appeal.
Secondly, you said that Lucas replaced Ness because of Lucas being newer? Okay, Zelda should leave because Midna is pretty cool, right? While we're at it, I think Peach should be taken out for Rosalina. Heck, Luigi can be replaced with a Pianta, right? Pfft. Donkey Kong, who needs him? I say we get Rambi!
Uber fail.
Do not get me wrong, I highly doubt Ness will return, but the possibility is still there. You just need to open your mind and see it.
And Deuce, I agree with you and all, but using the same excuse such as him being bias (add, an -ed to this word, please?), stubborn, and jumping to conclusions, does get super old. Fast. It needs to stop.