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How does that affect the retcon? Piccolo got retconned from around 50% Goku to say Semi Perfect Cell level. 18 has nothing to do with this.IF, a retcon did take place, it's thrown out the window by 18 overpowering Goten and Trunks when she is much weaker than CG Piccolo, let alone Buu Saga Piccolo. Later feats/statements trump old ones, remember?
Piccolo can't beat the Saiyans, yet he shows up. He has absolutely no chance against the Super Saiyans and even the Base Saiyans don't respect his power.Piccolo himself says if it had been anyone else he would not have thrown the match. Which means he felt comfortable fighting anyone including the saiyans. He specifically singles out Shin. Since Shin is not the most powerful person at the tournament, it is safe to say Piccolo withdrawing was not due to power reasons. He also tells Vegeta to show Shin respect for his position as Supreme Kai. You are misinterpreting what Piccolo said and his words support this.
Every piece of source material has Kaioshin > Piccolo, are you going to be the one guy suggesting otherwise?
No, Kaioshin > Piccolo is only one source. The Base Saiyans confidence at the Budokai is another source, and Badibi and Dabura's dismissal of Piccolo is another one.Your whole argument relies on Shin being stronger. Which the above paragraph says he is not. Piccolo willingly entered a tournament knowing he would have to face the saiyans, scales massively above 18 who fought Goten and Trunks, and specifies his withdraw was not for power reasons like you want it to be. Nothing suggest he was weaker or got retconned. Your use of a "loaded" statement does not help your case. Piccolo being stronger makes more sense. Why he was willing to face the saiyans, made such a big deal out of Shin's position and not power, and scales above the base saiyans even in the Buu Saga.
RoF is the final straw in the hat. Base Gohan >>> Piccolo proves that Piccolo is nowhere near strong enough.
We know Base Gohan isn't even as strong as Ssj Trunks, so Piccolo is nothing.