Yeah, when it comes to sheer numbers, no one can get on EVO's level. Period. These guys make it their business to throw the biggest Fighting game tournament every year, and that dedication and hype shines through like the summer sun.
Smash is big in the Southwest as a region, but here locally, there's a lot of arrogance and elitism which cuts into our potential growth.
I know maybe two, possibly three Tekken players in my circle of acquaintances... I know at least a dozen or so 2d Fighter players (SF, BB, GG, etc.), so take that as you will.