Scorpion, I think, would still be just as popular with or without his spear. He is the pinnacle of anti-hero, a hellspawn bent on revenge. That alone makes him popular. Fatality.

Daquan whats up man! I'll probabaly wouldnt play as Scorpion if he doesnt have his spear I dont know why but the fist time i played MK I picked Scorpion and his spear won me over and for him not to have it would be a crime.