Pure Skill PvP Mode - Idea

[Ydra]

There is a reason the two are kept separate. Adding such a pvp format to a rpg completely eliminates the need for pve.

I see your point, but I think that would only be the case if PvP was the end goal to everyone playing AL, which I don't think is accurate. Many play for leaderboard, events, timed runs, gold, etc.
The skill mode would not even replace the current gear based one, but rather add a new face to the game.