How can the cliche plot of "I'm gonna steal the princess while some speechless hero rescues her" make for a better rivalry then.... EVERY other game it went up against?! This happens every time on gamefaqs. Link will win 90% of everything and I for one cannot figure out the appeal behind all of it.
(I want to also note that at the moment, the finals include two characters who fight over a princess versus two characters who fight over a princess, and both heroes never speak proper sentences. I am so suspenseful about who will win!!!!)