New Super Mario Bros. 2

[TomGuycott]

Which also makes a good villain in my opinion. Someone willing to stomp a bitch down for a pocket full of loose change. It's even better that way because he could switch back and forth from being a hero and villain to whatever is most advantageous to what HE wants.

Still, you're right, I doubt we'd ever see Wario as a legit villain presence ever again.