How Raiden Got His Lightning Powers Scene - Mortal Kombat 1

[@000mjd]

Liu Kang: I would never send my champions unwittingly into Mortal Kombat Old era Raiden: you son of a......

[@AdeptKing]

The other option was to let Shao Kahn conquer Earthrealm...

[@karaltar7914]

@@AdeptKingmk9 raiden: 👀

[@seansullivan7928]

Dude Raiden in the old timeline did what he had to he had to deal with Shao Khan, throw the guy a bone

[@Kemix0711]

I think Liu Kang is just saying that now that Mortal Kombat isn’t the norm, he prefers to avoid it but would prepare his champions if it were unavoidable. But yeah, I like how Old Raiden would probably react to that. 🤣

[@MultiMoe11]

the amount of shade he is throwing towards old Raiden who well kind of deserved from what i have seen never did finish 11 and I am not really a fighter gamer give me my Total War or FPS

[@Korricat]

I find it cheeky that now it's Liu Kang giving Raiden a chance to become a Chosen One

[@terminalred9232]

Remember when Liu Kang became the God of Fire AND lightning? What happened to his lightning powers? I think he poured his lightning power into the amulet because he knew he would meet mortal Raiden one day and wanted to give Raiden his powers back.

[@justindixon1586]

I’m kinda bummed cause I wanted him to have lighting and fire gameplay I hope he gets the lightning back in mk2 while Raiden learns to make natural lightning

[@JumugiDesunra]

He lost them, after he and Raiden unmerged.

[@kungfu088]

It was not lost on me that liu kang was essentisl giving raiden his powers back minus godhood

[@ammolator]

lol, old raiden be like, "aiight, bet you guys ready. lets full on send in!"

[@qilimercurial5116]

Hhmmm. I wish Liu Kang still has that lightning thunder power..

[@calmsquirrel7124]

Imagine if you could have chosen to play as Johnny, Kung Lao or kenshi and they would be earthrealms champion Imagine Johnny with raidens lightning powers

[@chiquita683]

Why is Raiden Asian? Makes no sense

[@Princegy4ng1]

Because Raiden(Raijin) is suppose to be asian, he is based on a japanese mythology.

[@irfanardiansyah8203]

Brother, how about you search what Raiden means before say that

[@Hifuutorian]

...Why does that make no sense? Lmfao

[@lordraiden8638]

Why are you a short Latina? Makes no sense.

[@hansalanson3497]

Raiden being Caucasian for most of the series is the real weird thing. His name, the myth that inspired him, and his attire... they're literally Asian.

[@Abp.Mars-Assembly]

I fell asleep through that. The campaign in this game is a bigger snooze than MK11

[@Bossanova_Kappone]

"i would never send my champions unwittingly into mortal kombat" 😂 that was a straight jab at raiden for how he did his champions in other timelines

[@edwardkenway4360]

And Raiden had no idea what he's talking about

[@alsimmons4504]

But at the same time, he (Liu Kang) *did* do his own "brother" (Kung Lao) dirty by basically denying him the chance to be "The Chosen One" and Earthrealm's new Champion though like he so rightfully deserved so yeah, kinda earned the "side-eye" for that one. Plus, it's because of *Raiden* that Liu Kang possess the powers and position that he enjoys now anyways so there's *that* as well lol.

[@arkan5000]

LIU KANG EVEN SHOULDER CHECKS HIM WHEN HE SAYS IT LMAOO

[@000mjd]

​@@alsimmons4504i dont see he did dirty Kung Lao, he gave all 4 of them the same fair chance of be his Champions Kung Lao lose by his ego not by Liu Kang did him dirty

[@alsimmons4504]

@@000mjd You *clearly* don't get it at all. This new timeline/era was supposed to be a new opportunity/fresh start for Kung Lao to *finally* receive his proper due as the new "Chosen One" and thus MK Champion especially since *that* was pretty much what was promised back in MK11 anyways in Fire God Liu Kang's ending, but then in *this* game, it seems that that was nothing more than complete and utter "false advertising" as apparently *Raiden* ends up being the "Chosen One" and Earthrealm's new Champion instead of Kung Lao (as was promised/advertised in MK11) so technically speaking, *YES* Liu Kang *MOST CERTAINLY* did him dirty by not "sticking to his guns" so to speak and going along with Kung Lao being the new "Chosen One" instead of Raiden. So Kung Lao "lost" his chance due Liu Kang's "false promise", not because of "ego".

[@The_Platinum_Realist]

Liu Kang gave Raiden a better chance at winning in the tournament than the Elder Gods did in Battle of the Realms.

[@ethanellis2474]

Yeah it’s weird why is it this mortal raiden can use ability’s in the tourment while movie raiden couldn’t

[@Ben-jl2rh]

​@@ethanellis2474Plot

[@Tribrid-zv3nq]

​@@ethanellis2474 MK1's given you guys amnesia already. The previous Raiden was a god, which is why he couldnt participate in the tournament. This weak Raiden is an average human with no powers

[@The_Platinum_Realist]

@@Tribrid-zv3nq No..... I was saying Liu Kang gave Raiden a better advantage in a tournament with giving him some abilities to work with. Let's be honest it's kind of dumb and unfair that Shao Kahn gets a higher advantage with his abilities and Raiden can't even use his thunder abilities with restrictions on them. All they had to do was take away his immortality and give him a limit on his abilities. Why have thunder abilities if you can't even use them?

[@Tribrid-zv3nq]

@@The_Platinum_Realist the previous Raiden couldnt participate because as I said he's a god and its called MORTAL Kombat. If Raiden participated he'd win easily. He himself said he could only fight unless challenged directly

[@animanco6833]

It feels weird to see Liu Kang and raiden's role reversed. What's more Outworld is peaceful not ruled by a blood thirsty back stabbing dominatrax queen. Not that I’m complaining. Just an odd feeling.

[@alexisferr3883]

The timeline was resetted by liu kang, its fine that you cant like anything of it

[@luisiana1121]

​@@alexisferr3883that sounded sardonic when the OG fans aren't being talked about

[@alexisferr3883]

@@luisiana1121 Alright let me edit that real quick

[@Victor_386]

Why is quai liang scorpion though?🤔

[@alexisferr3883]

@@Victor_386 One of the many changes Liu kang (Writers) did to the timeline, the reason why is unknown

[@arkan5000]

7:16 Liu Kang shoulder checks Raiden and straight up calls his ass from another timeline for throwing him and his friends into mortal kombat and getting Kung Lao killed.

[@scottchaison1001]

Don't say stupid things.

[@OceansBane]

7:17 Liu Kang had a flash back of Raiden sending Kung Lao to his death in the colosseum (MK9).

[@carbodude5414]

I can see a scenario where Raiden loses the amulet but learns that the power was within him all along Raiden: Without my amulet, I can't Liu Kang: Are you Raiden, the God of _Amulets?_ That amulet was to help you control your power, to focus it. It was never your source of strength

[@LuciusYano]

ya know mate i feel like ive heard something like this before cant place it though…must be an original idea after sll

[@214ms5]

@@LuciusYanoThor:Ragnarok

[@bendysama1728]

Thor Ragnarok 🔥🚶

[@majabbar4796]

​@@LuciusYano Bro, it's from another lightning character called Thor. The movie is Thor Ragnarok.

[@LuciusYano]

i was being sarcastic just saying

[@VTorb]

I wish Raiden had his lightning powers naturally, like lui kang had before. It seems weird that his powers only come from an amulet.

[@golden90s57]

Not weird. Dumb.

[@jeffersongray9356]

If I was to hazard a guess, it’ll eventually turn out that the power really was in him the whole time and the amulet just focused it. You know, Thor Ragnarok style.

[@griver007able]

I thought it came from an amulet.

[@jstandhh]

@@jeffersongray9356 what a good plot twist 🔥 Liu Kang just seems "giving" Raiden weapon, when actually he unlocked Raiden's true power inside him. The "weapon" was just so the others doesn't feel like they're not as special as Raiden who born with lightning power.

[@golden90s57]

@@jstandhh no. It wasn't a plot twist. Your wrong

[@MonarchDNick]

7:12 I’ve got a feeling Liu still hold a grudge against Raiden for MK 9

[@wally4087]

Wouldn't make sense since Fire God Liu Kang is from pre-MK2 MK tournament deaths. He knows about the shit that happened after that but he never had to experience it

[@roam980]

​@@wally4087 Raiden actually fused both MK2 Liu Kang and Revenant Liu Kang along with himself. So when Fire God Liu Kang was created, he obtained full memories of his revenant self

[@KingShibe]

​@@roam980all 27 years that passed from Mk9 to Mk11 too

[@aaronsmith3334]

I actually like this version of Raiden he’s more youthful but still has wisdom from previous raiden in different timeline

[@B4RC0D3_YT]

This version of Raiden is originally human while his alternate timeline counterpart has already rejected his godhood.

[@martinmoore2468]

In the old timeline, Liu Kang was the Chosen One. In the new timeline, Raiden is the Chosen One.

[@KanjiG3]

3:28 Liu Kang was so unamused XD

[@radiantwolf9724]

Liu kang: “new timeline, same Johnny.”

[@KingShibe]

Deep down he missed the guy's humor and cockiness

[@matiasr6509]

I think the amulet has the power of the previous Raiden. In mk11 when Liu Kang became a god he became the god of fire AND thunder, but it in mk1 he's only the god of fire and he doesn't display any lightning powers. I think that he siphoned the previous Raiden's thunder into the amulet after the elder gods forged it just like how he gave up his Titan powers

[@ansonellis443]

I figured that the elder gods had no part in its creation Liu Kang just wanted to hide the power he once had.

[@KenobiStark1]

How Raiden got his groove back

[@santoscortez223]

I love kung lao's expressions during johnny and kenshi's banter on why they are there, his "ugh so stupid " expression for Johnny, his nodding in agreement to kenshi being called out and his "damn right my guy" look when raiden spoke up

[@zaelheimricht4978]

Considering how the Elder Gods turned out previously, i call bs on them crafting the amulet. I notice, however, that Liu Kang doesn't use lightning anymore.

[@JumugiDesunra]

That's because Raiden is no longer apart of him.

[@FernandoPerez-zx2vz]

"No tournament participant has ever been grievously injured or killed"

[@LygarZeroX]

he is giving back the power raiden once bestowed upon him. Liu Kang gave up the lightning and time powers.

[@fabio.1256]

I didnt like Raiden had to use a magic artifact to control lightning. Liu Kang trained with monks and could generate fire at will

[@justindixon1586]

Yeah it felt weird but I got used to it. I like to think the amulet just focuses his chi into powerful lightning so it’s sorta like his channeler. Considering how it was only a few months they’re likely wasn’t enough time to reach him whereas liu kang got years

[@MILDMONSTER1234]

I think liu might also be some decsandant of dragons too lol

[@JoeChillton]

Don't mind, it's a siphon to use his powers under some control and not accidentally fry others like he unfortunately did to Liu in MK9 ending.

[@xsoultillerx]

what's funny about johnny wanting to use this experience to make a cinematic universe is that he'd probably find more success if he went public with his "discovery" of outworld.

[@chiquita683]

People would call him crazy like the guy with the alien body

[@000mjd]

And probably Liu Kang never will Let him do it since was his decision maintain all about outworld non public

[@tamirsudri1]

It's much easier to make a movie rather than find people who will believe that a former A-list actor gone nobody entered a tournament with supernatural creatures and he faced them head on using nothing but his strength

[@vullord666]

Who would believe him? Plus he does make his goal come true in the end.

[@Deathmare235]

@@000mjdno his decision was to make it public

[@CameraPunk5049]

Raiden should be able to fly with it. Like why isn't Liu Kang Flying? In the previous games they could.

[@jstandhh]

He flies. See the full game story or even his moves and fatality

[@CameraPunk5049]

@@jstandhh In a match he does. But we never see him fly in the story mode.

[@KurouShiro6000]

Maybe because he's a down-to-earth person who doesn't flaunt his godhood?

[@justindixon1586]

He can fly with it his fatal blow and moves show it Liu Kang can fly too he just doesn’t flaunt his powers 24/7 like old Raiden use too

[@dha529]

He's that humble he called Sindel, his creation as a friend

[@Mark24688]

Liu Kang: I would never send my champions unwittingly into Mortal Kombat Old Raiden: Stop it, man, you know I don't had a choice

[@leogarcia9256]

Liu Kang have the power to benefit earthrealm The Evil ones are a fukken joke Only the good ones win hopefully next game the tables turn around...

[@moseslalmuanpuia8988]

In all of the history of mortal kombat, the one constant thing is the vagueness of the tournament itself. No rules explanation or anything, how are fighters selected, brackets, nothing.

[@bryanelizalde2188]

You are very excited about this game dude. Oh wait, MKiceandfire, MK means Mortal Kombat and ice and fire it's a reference to Scorpio and Zub Zero 😮

[@Yashiro1031]

I can’t help seeing Jet li in raiden. The striking resemblance is uncanny

[@marcojacinto824]

So in this version he is a mere human using some sort of magical artifact that gives him power over lightning? And the fact his name is Rayden from the beginning is what, a happy coincidence?

[@justindixon1586]

He’s still the same Raiden except he’s a reincarnation

[@mitchjames9350]

It would be great if Raiden naturally developed his powers without the need for an amulet.

[@pamelakasonde47]

This is testament to how skilled Liu kang is. He never had this advantage in the previous timeline.

[@callmek186]

Honestly, it feels nice that the outworld is peaceful.

[@adrianopandolfo]

For now.

[@chiquita683]

Makes the Mortal Kombat tournaments make no sense tho

[@hansalanson3497]

@@chiquita683They're not Mortal Kombat tournaments. Liu Kang Mentioned Mortal Kombat as something else than the tournament. "I would not sent you unknowingly into a Mortal Kombat".

[@ShaneDouglas713]

Agreed

[@tundrauzumaki]

Outworld is basically Edenia now

[@guillermoserrano1358]

I miss the ol lui Kang, Kung Lao being bros

[@wlliamson53]

So thats how raiden can use thunder

[@roomOfEmboss]

I thought raidens level is above all the fighters. Since hes a "god"(?). This makes me wondering if he could summons the thunder withoud that badge?

[@justindixon1586]

He's not a god here this a mortal reincarnation of Raiden hence why he uses the amulet

[@roomOfEmboss]

@@justindixon1586 o i see. Thx for the info

[@INVINCIBLE117X]

One thing that pissed me off is that at the end of 11 KUNG LAO was gonna be his champion and as a Kung Lao main I was all excited....then they switched it up smfh -____-

[@000mjd]

The Kung Lao at the end of MK11 was the great Kung Lao

[@justindixon1586]

That wasn’t kung Lao it was the great ancestor that Kung Lao always talks about

[@daemonredfield3211]

I think it's cheating to be using that amulet. I'd prefer if he learned thunder magic, the way mortal Liu Kang learned fire.

[@justindixon1586]

Lol it’s not exactly fair to make a normal guy go to kombat edenians, shokan, and other almost immortal magic species with only a few months of monk training. Give him awhile to cook and that amulet will just be a good accessory

[@deadpoolrockz6410]

Considering the rules for this tournament only allows 1 Earthrealmer to fight against 7 Outworlders, this Raiden getting powers evens it out.

[@daemonredfield3211]

@@deadpoolrockz6410 Liu Kang from the previous timelines wouldn't have needed an amulet to win.

[@justindixon1586]

@@daemonredfield3211true but Raiden only had months to learn meanwhile Liu kang had years to access his chi and make fire. He’ll learn but until then that amulet is gonna be his focuser

[@ASTOSXD]

Lets not forget this Liu Kang is the fusion between past Liu Kang and Revenant Liu Kang so yeah, he still knows what happened in the events of MK9.

[@nealkenth9759]

Kung Lao:….congrats raiden… Lui Kang: *gives amulet* Kung also: sonofa!

[@KittyGratkie3261]

Liu Kang: I would never send my champions unwittingly into Mortal Kombat Old Raiden: That an attack?

[@G1Grimlock94]

Raiden become a god again

[@duyphan4617]

Seeing Kung Lao & Raiden in this timeline being buddies is a new yet welcoming move. Consider they both wear hats (Kung Lao later came up with his original-timeline-counterpart's trademark metal-trimmed hats)

[@ariezon]

That cut with johny cage was so raw dude.

[@davisdapiton9676]

Where did Liu Kang get his fire powers though, from Armageddon till now, it was never explained one way or another.

[@AchmadArio]

Maybe he just from an ancient race like sub zero and other elemental character maybe

[@justindixon1586]

He trained for years at the wu shi academy and learned how to make fire by focusing his chi. Mk has very vague magic rules. Smoke learned practical magic which is why he am control smoke. Raiden could probably learn how to naturally make it to but Liu kangs like “I hoped yo ass would learn it by now but this time crunch ain’t shit so this amulet and Lego”

[@davisdapiton9676]

In MK 11, Cetrion said that his powers were the same as Onaga's dragon fire. Are these statements true?

[@qilimercurial5116]

So Liu Kang no longer god of thunder and fire???

[@OceansBane]

He merged himself. Said it was too tempting for corruption.

[@justindixon1586]

They kinda just ignored his thunder side. It’s only said he stepped down from his Titan power and even then he reclaimed it

[@OracleIllumis]

Johnny recording XD 0:56

[@icerink239]

6:44 I've missed this BGM so much

[@datboy174]

One of my favorite BGM in MK1.

[@Joelle712]

4:13 Before and After ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@charleschandrablazinger6515]

I called Raiden Shu because he is Mortal (China, but not sure)

[@JacobBen94]

So take that away and he’s not raiden just a random Asian guy ? Anyone could be raiden/ have his powers with the amulet ? Mortal kombat more is ruined the makers don’t even know shit 💀

[@johnnywalker7961]

raiden is as liu kang and liu kang is as raiden both swap to earthrealm champion and earthrealms protector

[@NoName-mi9pd]

So is this game about their backstories or something? I don't play but i've seen clips of how kenshi lost his eyes etc.

[@Swagmaster1102]

It’s a reboot

[@cerisem7727]

It's another reboot

[@mikemike7326]

Wait so if he loses the amulet he doesn’t have powers?? I love the new story but not that

[@Axel_Kasai]

You think he'd lose it?

[@mikemike7326]

@@Axel_Kasai that’s what I’m wondering? If it gives him his powers than that must mean he doesn’t hav those powers without it I assume??

[@Muzan_jack251]

@@mikemike7326liu Kant did it so raiden doesn’t end up like older raiden as he was easily influenced by evil or corrupted. Him with such power infused would be an issue but making him human and with an artifact would temper him and keep him humble throughout. Liu king mentions why

[@justindixon1586]

He’s not a god so he’d theoretically have to train to naturally use lightning. Liu kang mastered his fire power over years and they didn’t have the time for that. He’ll likely learn use lightning on his own next game and maybe with a red lightning rage stance judging by his ending

[@tek512]

It's so lame that Raiden is mortal now.

[@fernygamer6985]

I didn't like the multiverse story at all 😝😝

[@alexisferr3883]

Completely fair, you are not forced to like everything

[@Abp.Mars-Assembly]

It would have been a cool DLC, but like Marvel and DC, multiverse is just an cheap cop out to retcon the material and create a new big bad guy. Which is absurd because MK has allot of publish lore and an MK game doesnt have to be an apocalyptic scenario. It could be anything from a small conflict to a proxy war between realms. Its like they do this on purpose because of a corporate scheme or something because the lazy writing is obviously intentional because the context is being canned with zero rational

[@rafaelvillegas2296]

The fact that this game is called mk1 is dumb. It’s obviously mk12

[@Abp.Mars-Assembly]

Actually in the game files it shows up as "MK12" lol@@rafaelvillegas2296

[@MILDMONSTER1234]

@@rafaelvillegas2296 more like mk11.5 lol

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

Who would be a great love interest for (new) Raiden?

[@melissa6912]

Maybe the Kitana from this new timeline since Liu Kang seems to be only interested in Titan Kitana who's from his original timeline.

[@tundrauzumaki]

Kitana since Raiden replaced Liu Kang as earthrealms champion and has a crush on her as well

[@greenlightcomics7602]

I think Kitana was being more swooned by Johnny. Even though she says that he amuses her. I think she felt alittle something for him.

[@Rayzzen11ttv]

7:54 Johnny still recording shits...

[@vadandrumist1670]

Can't wait for Kreate a Fighter so that the "what if the other characters had won" can be made.

[@raeldrews1187]

How said it would have a kreate a fighter?

[@martinperezdisalvo7611]

6:42

[@alvarezdzouza1752]

I like this game's story. Just one sad thing is hanzo is not the scorpion ,kuai liang is and ends up marrying harumi and starts shirai Ryu (scorpion character ending). Ig hanzo either does not exist or he is living peaceful life somewhere else

[@hulkie1016]

I think there was no other choice for Hanzo. It was either that or the endless cycle of his wife and son dying. Now Hanzo is Kuai Liang's adopted son.

[@alvarezdzouza1752]

@hulkie1016 what ????? Is this real or fake?

[@hulkie1016]

@@alvarezdzouza1752 If Smoke's tower ending is canon, then yes.

[@SouthTownChi]

Oh really I was betting that they made Hanzo the original Grandmaster and father of Bi Han and Kuai Liang 😅

[@alvarezdzouza1752]

@@SouthTownChi it's the other way around 😅😂

[@narutofan4545]

Why is kemshi allowed to use his sword

[@devastater97]

Loving this new timeline.

[@RussianTeakwood]

May the best person win. Bruh

[@Axel_Kasai]

Liu kang never talked like an average guy so it's no big deal.

[@frithy360]

S'ok bro, nobody ever gets hurt in Mortal Kombat! ^_^

[@Plaguegotarrested6573]

Man i really wanted the lightning powers to come natutally from him instead of am amulet

[@seanbotti5385]

6:33-6:53 I came here for this soundtrack

[@batmanwayne1729]

Johnny in the back recording was funny

[@wintermute7378]

I would think half our nuclear arsenal through a portal world be enough for them to respect our strength. Hell a few salted cobalt bombs would do well too

[@justindixon1586]

Yeah but a couple magic spells repel that and they send a water balloon full of tarkat disease and the tides take a very swift turn

[@wintermute7378]

@justindixon1586 That's a good point.

[@RicklessSanchez]

The old element how Raiden change it.

[@robertcooper4434]

Did he say no one ever died in mortal kombat ??

[@justindixon1586]

Yeah cause the tournament he made specifically avoided it. This wasn’t mortal kombat instead it was a regular fight to win tournament. He was basically being cheeky saying “I’m not a bitch who chucked my friends into a death arena like the old you” 😂

[@robertcooper4434]

@@justindixon1586 thanks man became that was a serious question for me i just been watching clips until i buy game

[@lukasaudir8]

No one has been killed in mortal kombat?!?!?! Wtf?!?!

[@justindixon1586]

It’s not the same mortal kombat as before cause Liu kang made a less lethal tournament. He was basically throwing shade at another god that threw his friends into a blood sport

[@Muzan_jack251]

The edited wushi theme too good

[@cheemoney]

That's the name of the game!

[@amirphillips264]

Mortal Kombat 1

[@kreculjkreculj]

Those characters are so cringy, damn.

[@ronaldjoseph198]

I think I made a mistake buying this game

[@romanrytp]

I for some reason feel like Raiden is a weak ahh fighter in this timeline

[@justindixon1586]

He’s a newbie thats why. He’ll be a much stronger fighter when mk2 comes around

[@PRODIGY-vr4sd]

Nah, you tripping he a goat here

[@Sinistersavage]

This game is bs and the story line is messed up raiden is older then Lui Kang and kung Lao is 500 years older then lui kang and one his ancestors

[@icebread123]

Dipshit he reset the timeline, mostly everything is new.

[@alexisferr3883]

Have you ever played MK11?

[@chiquita683]

The series fell off in popularity so they had to ditch the old story and make something new

[@irfanardiansyah8203]

Bro never play MK11 lol, what time are you? Stuck at Armageddon?

[@sckaze777]

Stupid

[@ethanheard9208]

This story makes no sense. Raiden is thousands of years older than Lui Kang

[@arcadejames7]

Did you play MK11?

[@StackkaJ]

@@arcadejames7like at all??

[@StackkaJ]

The timeline reset pal

[@alexisferr3883]

Clearly you never played MK11 aftermath

[@tdzbacon3640]

Imagine LITERALLY not knowing anything about MK11 and it’s ending and then acting a fool.

[@ShadowDashh]

sooo raiden is half asians half white now lol wtf

[@justindixon1586]

This is a new timeline Raiden reincarnated into a mortal completely different from his old self. Honestly it makes more sense that he’s Asian cause the entire character is inspired by a Japanese god

[@ShadowDashh]

@@justindixon1586 and thats why i wont buy the game the whole the entire character is inspired by a Japanese god like just leave them the way we all grow up woke bs

[@justindixon1586]

@@ShadowDashh it’s not woke man the whole character originated from a Japanese myth he got casted white back when it was less common to go the length of placing an accurate race on a character. They did a pretty good job the character here Raiden is still Raiden just reimagined like everyone in the new era

[@tundrauzumaki]

@@ShadowDashhthen don’t, take your complaining and whining elsewhere.

[@Negrogrande]

If Raiden didn’t become the chosen one Liu Kang would have given the power of lightning to another or would have prepared different talismans with the right power for everyone?

[@Kirby987654321]

Raiden: “We are not here to fight amongst ourselves!” *5 min later*: tournament amongst themselves

[@pokemonsonicgirl123]

He meant verbally.