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You seem like you're actively trying to understand how the show works and who would make a good rap battle. I just thought I'd pitch in-

You're placing too much emphasis on funniness. Some of the the battles we're pretty damn epic, with little humour, but still worked. I'm thinking Vader vs. Hitler, Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris, Masterchief vs. Leonidas, etc. I really enjoyed those because the lyrics were awesome, not just for the humour

Another thing: No disrespect, but several of your suggestions are too obscure. Woody Allen, George Costanza, Christopher Walken, Marlon Brando, McCauley Culkin. Even Shirley Temple is iffy. Good rap battles have solid, universally recognized characters.

Personally, I think the Ash Ketchum/Darwin match will work out fine. Unless, of course, one of the Pokemon raps, in which case we'll probably see a Shakespeare vs. Dr. Suess kinda match.