I think people need to settle down. It is up to the person running the event to decide who gets invited to play in it.
"best player on the planet"... I didn't know that top cutting a bunch of times without ever winning anything big makes a person the best in the world. By that logic I'm the best player in the great lakes region!!!
EDIT: I'll admit you have an impressive list of accomplishments, but your ego is a little out of control there buddy.
His whole post is exactly why he shouldn't be invited IMO. A tournament of champions is for people who represent the game and whom you consider role models. Gino's accomplishments, as good as they might be, do not compensate for his attitude.
Personally, I think Ty Wheeler is a good candidate. 2 States, 1 Regs, T8 Nats, numerous CC/BRs and #1 in the world.
What do you plan to do if all 4 players in a pod goes 2-1?