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The '''Southwest''' is a ''Smash'' region located in the [[United States]]. It includes the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and the southern tip of Nevada, although the rest of Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming are occasionally grouped in as well. The region is bordered by [[Texas]] to the east, [[SoCal]] to the west, the [[Rocky Mountains|Rocky Mountain]] states of Colorado and Utah to the north, and [[Mexico]] to the south. Within the region, the most active ''Smash'' communities are found in the Phoenix and Las Vegas metropolitan areas.
The '''Southwest''' is a ''Smash'' region located in the [[United States]]. It includes the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and the southern tip of Nevada. The region is bordered by [[Texas]] to the east, [[SoCal]] to the west, the [[Rocky Mountains|Rocky Mountain]] states of Colorado and Utah to the north, and [[Mexico]] to the south. Within the region, the most active ''Smash'' communities are found in the Phoenix and Las Vegas metropolitan areas.


The Southwest is most well known as the home of [[EVO]], an annual fighting game tournament in Las Vegas that has featured different ''Smash'' titles, spanning the years 2007 and 2008, as well as from 2013 to 2019; [[List of largest Smash tournaments|five of the ten largest ''Smash'' tournaments in history]] were EVO events hosted in Las Vegas. The region has also hosted other fighting game events, including [[MLG]] and the LVL UP EXPO series, as well as grassroots regionals and majors such as {{Trn|Sandstorm}}, {{Trn|Double Down 2022}}, {{Trn|DVDA}}, {{Trn|2GGT}}, [[Tournament:Ascension (series)|Ascension]], {{Trn|Smash Camp}}, and the {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}}.
The Southwest is most well known as the home of [[EVO]], an annual fighting game tournament in Las Vegas that has featured different ''Smash'' titles, spanning the years 2007 and 2008, as well as from 2013 to 2019; [[List of largest Smash tournaments|five of the ten largest ''Smash'' tournaments in history]] were EVO events hosted in Las Vegas. The region has also hosted other fighting game events, including [[MLG]] and the LVL UP EXPO series, as well as grassroots regionals and majors such as {{Trn|Sandstorm}}, {{Trn|Double Down 2022}}, {{Trn|DVDA}}, {{Trn|2GGT}}, [[Tournament:Ascension (series)|Ascension]], {{Trn|Smash Camp}}, and the {{Trn|Ludwig Smash Invitational}}.


The region has also been the home of many globally recognized players, most notably {{Sm|Axe}}, the best {{SSBM|Pikachu}} player and the first player to win a supermajor with a mid-tier in ''Melee'', as well as {{Sm|Wobbles}}, once known as the best {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} player in the world.
The region has also been the home of many globally recognized players, most notably {{Sm|Axe}}, the best {{SSBM|Pikachu}} player and the first player to win a supermajor with a mid-tier in ''Melee'', as well as {{Sm|Wobbles}}, once known as the best {{SSBM|Ice Climbers}} player in the world.
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 64]]''==
==''Super Smash Bros. 64''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
 
==''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These Southwest players were ranked on the [[SSBMRank 2022]].
These Southwest players were ranked on the [[2022 SSBMRank]].
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes
!SSBMRank!!Name!!Notes
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|42||{{Sm|Medz|c1=Fox|c2=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Arizona)||
|42||{{Sm|Medz|c1=Fox|c2=Marth|g=SSBM}} (Arizona)||
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|98||{{Sm|Rocket|c1=Young Link|g=SSBM}} (Arizona)||Originally from Chile but also resides in Arizona. Considered the best Young Link player in the world.
|}
|}
The following players have been previously ranked on SSBMRank, and their highest placing is listed below:
The following players have been previously ranked on SSBMRank, and their highest placing is listed below:
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*{{Sm|Nicknyte|c1=Luigi|c2=Pichu|g=SSBM}} (Arizona): Known as one of the best Pichu players in the world while active.
*{{Sm|Nicknyte|c1=Luigi|c2=Pichu|g=SSBM}} (Arizona): Known as one of the best Pichu players in the world while active.
*{{Sm|V3ctorman|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBM}} (Arizona): Once known as one of the best {{SSBM|Yoshi}} players in the United States.
*{{Sm|V3ctorman|c1=Yoshi|g=SSBM}} (Arizona): Once known as one of the best {{SSBM|Yoshi}} players in the United States.
 
==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
*{{Sm|FOW|c1=Meta Knight|c2=Ness|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): Once considered the best Ness player in the world. Ranked 25th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]].
*{{Sm|FOW|c1=Meta Knight|c2=Ness|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): Once considered the best Ness player in the world. Ranked 25th on the [[2014 SSBBRank]].
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*{{Sm|SK92|c1=Falco|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): Known as one of the best Falco players in the world, especially during the early ''Brawl'' era.
*{{Sm|SK92|c1=Falco|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): Known as one of the best Falco players in the world, especially during the early ''Brawl'' era.
*{{Sm|Z|c1=Pikachu|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): While active, considered the second best Pikachu in the United States behind {{Sm|ESAM}}. Ranked 51st on the 2014 SSBBRank.
*{{Sm|Z|c1=Pikachu|g=SSBB}} (Nevada): While active, considered the second best Pikachu in the United States behind {{Sm|ESAM}}. Ranked 51st on the 2014 SSBBRank.
 
==''Super Smash Bros. 4''==
==''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
These Southwest players were ranked on the Panda Global Rankings 100.
==''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
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!PG ranking!!Name!!Notes
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|56||{{Sm|FOW|c1=Ness|g=SSB4}} (Nevada)||The best Ness player of all-time.
|}
These Southwest players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|JK|c1=Bayonetta|g=SSB4}} (Nevada): 37th on the [[PGR v4]]. Currently banned.
*{{Sm|Stroder|c1=Greninja|g=SSB4}} (Arizona): Area 51 on the [[PGR v4]].
 
===Other notable players===
*{{Sm|Bear|c1=Bowser|g=SSB4}} (Nevada): Tournament organizer for several majors such as the {{Trn|EVO}} and {{Trn|GENESIS|series}}
 
==''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
These Southwest players were ranked on the [[UltRank 2022]] and/or the [[OrionRank 2022]].
====Other players====
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!UltRank!!OrionRank!!Name!!Notes
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|53||60||{{Sm|MVD|c1=Snake|g=SSBU}} (Nevada)||Originally from Florida.
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|54||42||{{Sm|Scend|c1=Ness|g=SSBU}} (Utah)||One of the best Ness players in the world.
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|58||51||{{Sm|BassMage|c1=Jigglypuff|g=SSBU}} (Arizona)||The best Jigglypuff player in the world.
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|93||127||{{Sm|Chronos|c1=Snake|g=SSBU}} (Colorado)||
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|101||131||{{Sm|MFA|c1=Olimar|g=SSBU}} (Nevada)||
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These Southwest players have been ranked nationally in the past; their highest placement is listed:
*{{Sm|Dakpo|c1=Diddy Kong|g=SSBU}} (Nevada): 68th on the [[OrionRank Pre-Quarantine]].
*{{Sm|Stroder Ame|c1=Greninja|c2=Sora|c3=Mario|g=SSBU}} (Arizona): 29th on the [[Spring 2019 PGRU]].
*{{Sm|VaLoR|c1=Sonic|g=SSBU}} (Utah): 75th on the [[OrionRank Pre-Quarantine]].
*{{Sm|ven|c1=Zelda|g=SSBU}} (Nevada): One of the best Zelda players in the world. 83rd on the [[OrionRank Ultimate: Six Months In]].
 
====Other notable players====
*{{Sm|Grandmaster|c1=Palutena|g=SSBU}} (Nevada): One of the best players in Las Vegas.
*{{Sm|Kreeg|c1=Marth|g=SSBU}} (Utah): One of the best Marth players in the United States.
 
==''Project M''==
==''Project M''==
===Notable players===
===Notable players===
====Globally ranked players====
====Globally ranked players====
====Other notableplayers====
====Other players====


==See also==
==See also==
Power rankings:
Power rankings:
*[[Arizona Power Rankings]]
*[[Arizona Power Rankings]]
*[[Colorado Power Rankings]]
*[[Las Vegas Power Rankings]]
*[[Las Vegas Power Rankings]]
*[[New Mexico Power Rankings]]
*[[New Mexico Power Rankings]]
*[[Utah Power Rankings]]
*[[Wyoming Power Rankings]]


Smashers:
Smashers:
*[[:Category:Arizona smashers|Arizona smashers]]
*[[:Category:Arizona smashers]]
*[[:Category:Colorado smashers|Colorado smashers]]
*[[:Category:Nevada smashers]]
*[[:Category:Nevada smashers|Nevada smashers]]
*[[:Category:New Mexico smashers]]
*[[:Category:New Mexico smashers|New Mexico smashers]]
*[[:Category:Utah smashers|Utah smashers]]


Tournaments:
Tournaments:
*[[:Category:Arizona tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Arizona tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Colorado tournaments|Colorado tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Nevada tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Nevada tournaments]]
*[[:Category:New Mexico tournaments]]
*[[:Category:New Mexico tournaments]]
*[[:Category:Utah tournaments|Utah tournaments]]


[[Category:Smash regions]]
[[Category:Smash regions]]

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