My point being is that small, local tournaments don't really mean all that much. Don't get all butthurt over it, AJ. :p
Someone was asking "when has a Sion in the US placed in a [major] tournament?", someone gave them an answer, and I said small, local tournaments don't really count for anything. Placing in a major tournament >>>>>>>>>>>>>> placing in a local tournament between you, mostly your friends, and local comp.