Johnny Cage MK1 to MK12 (1992-2023) Evolution - Mortal Kombat

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[@joaovitor10yearsago]

Johnny in all games: really cool fighting stances Johnny in shaolin monks: 🧍🏼

[@tobiredfield345]

In MK1 despite being high jackass he has a really chill stance 😂

[@retierashia]

I don’t know about MK4’s stance

[@l1mbooo7f]

Look at his fingers

[@matador_agil1]

Yeah hahaha

[@vFormicidae]

​@@retierashiaIt looks so goofy lol

[@gameplayer1980]

I love that Liu Kang gave Johnny a chance to rethink that tattoo.

[@siinxx7656]

lmao, yet

[@andrewwest1115]

I thought it was very on character 😂😂

[@InsomniacWriter]

😂😂😂😂

[@lemonzest8650]

Liu kang definitely buffed johnny in this timeline. He's much more humble (well as humble as johnny could be)

[@SJSUPERRR]

Wait, what tattoo?

[@MasterHall117]

Definitely love the MK1 remake Johnny Cage look, you can tell he’s an actor between how he behaves and how he looks

[@TristenTimberwolf]

It's not a remake

[@kepiboy]

It's not a remake it's supposed to be him when he was younger because liu kang reset the timeline

[@omnikennylol]

it's a soft reboot basically.

[@FMB_Player]

One single word can make plenty of devastation.

[@daniel871029]

Worst mortal Kombat game ever

[@cumcumcum148]

I love how composed and idle he is in mk1. He knows that the devs made him op

[@Quilvin-xu5ht]

The devs is Liu Kang

[@slothywun]

“Those were $500 sunglasses asshole.”

[@Guto_Loco_Gushek_Brasil]

This is where you fall down.

[@kevincaudle5732]

Bro My Guy Like Chill Out My Dude 🤨

[@user-ck3po2py5y]

I know you dont care but my main is Aaron black

[@kevincaudle5732]

@@user-ck3po2py5y Cool 😎

[@suwer101]

​@@kevincaudle5732what are you talking about?

[@williammcdonough4701]

He went from Hollywood, superstar action hero, ego driven, money loving man child… to an honourable super soldier, loving father, and protector of the world.

[@ZzVinniezZ]

mortal kombat sure can change a man life

[@Shinobi33]

To now some clown getting a divorce. This reboot sucks

[@kahlif990]

@@Shinobi33omg a reboot change a character who LITERALLY redeems himself in the story!!! 🙄

[@Shinobi33]

@@kahlif990 still stupid and not as good as the MK9 reboot. He's a descendent of Greek Gods in that with super powers. Here he has no special powers including his glowing green orbs. In fact other than his JCVD skin he's kind of whack looking. Really small and short. That's not Johnny Cage

[@Elross_]

​@@kahlif990I mean...that doesn't invalidate the comment...still getting divorced

[@Theonlyonethere]

Johnny cage in MK1 just feels so much better

[@IDontCareWhatWillHappensToMe]

Nah, in MK Armageddon.

[@SavEncrypted]

@@IDontCareWhatWillHappensToMehell no. And I love Armageddon

[@slickperspective2745]

Didn't like him at all in MK1. They made him a jerk, an a-hole.

[@SebastyenPrasad]

​@@slickperspective2745what about mk9

[@yerintaem]

I prefer MK11 but MK1 is great too

[@DragaliusXXX]

I love the MK9 movement

[@user-cyka3l4sd]

Согласен

[@zackfrank751]

Same it match the background music

[@shadroundy6683]

"Everyone says my scenes are all wire work and special effects. I AM the special effect."

[@KingFaisal2006]

MK9

[@threedog14]

I think he said that right before handing barakas ass to him lol

[@shrektheswampjohnson2278]

​@@threedog14I thought it was kano, might be my crappy memory tho

[@Theoneandonlyrandomperson]

@@threedog14he says that before he beats up Kano

[@devil_before_angel]

It was kano ​@@threedog14

[@Infinityendgame]

It took so many years for Johnny to start wearing a shirt 😂

[@Comrade_Connie]

well in MK9 he did wear a Tuxedo for his Chapter (Chapter 1) before becoming a Jobber for the rest of the game

[@ammatnatnurrestadious7533]

actualy in Deadly Alliance and Armageddon he wearing tuxedo too in Alternative Costume

[@pedrovis8807]

É pq tem que usar uma roupa apropriada pra lutar

[@Silver-kw7eq]

And that’s only because he became a dad 😅

[@pauloricardo8540]

Isso porque, quem tem o shape, não precisa de camisa!

[@oriecameron]

Man MK1 models are just so awesome.

[@streettomato]

hope you mean the OG bc the new models are straight ass

[@Ultimatecosmicstudio123]

I like how mk9 Johnny is vibing to the music

[@yt_Ajay_]

MK1 is such a good looking game..

[@hamdybayoumy7034]

Wich mk1

[@hasannuhanovic1025]

Mk1 2023 is the best

[@hamdybayoumy7034]

@drunkey ok thanks

[@YoMamaBih]

I know, right..? It's as if they're using real life people to act as the characters..

[@carlosnazariopr]

Yep , love their simple design not overwhelming

[@gopatriots31]

i always wanted to be johnny cage when i was small. i be in my boxers with my dad sunglasses throwing punches and kicks.

[@Alex-UM7GTE]

Could you do splits?i hope you could.

[@rockycuro7737]

Sounds awesome. He was probably the easiest guy to dress up as back then too.

[@gopatriots31]

@@Alex-UM7GTE o yeah. if your Johnny Cage, you have to do the splits. lol 😎

[@BigDaddy115]

​@@gopatriots31try it

[@blackkid128]

@@rockycuro7737Liu Kang is another

[@as0rs920]

2023 Johnny Cage is Peak 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheAlphaandOmega252]

For those wondering what the song is, it's "The Streets (2021 Remaster)"

[@daryltorrenteapole9486]

In MK3 yeah.

[@therebel_rebel]

i know was three months ago but i love you

[@arenon30]

MK1 Johnny hits different..

[@robastergaming6074]

thats because of his different attacks

[@SoufSideGuapo]

Definitely the best Johnny I don’t think it can improve

[@carolinemuvingi5998]

Facts

[@LeoNasc23]

🏳️‍🌈

[@vspectre]

​@@LeoNasc23you're a gay if you disagree

[@MidTierMistake]

That's my main right there👏🏼

[@Dying_Elledge]

Playing the mk1 beta as Johnny was crazy

[@MikeHawk-tr2uv]

Fr

[@chucklos391]

The main is gets excited about his main 😂😂😂

[@Ghosty_Dosty]

I always pick Johnny. Played a lot as him in MK9

[@juancastaneda7153]

You and all other 100k people

[@HJCZB1999]

Best charcter ever! The true protagonist of the franchise.

[@elyost485]

Bro is a papucho, his face has crafted by gods

[@quilerian9315]

Johnny MK Trilogy will be always my fav. Just badass

[@michaeldebidart]

I have to disagree. I grew up on Mortal Kombat and it always pissed me off that they completely replaced him with another actor because it was obvious that wasn't the real Johnny Cage from MK Classic. All because Midway was butthurt Daniel Pesina was making money somewhere else. He sticks out like a sore thumb and I hate it.

[@11jerans]

He’s got some serious drip in Deadly Alliance and Armageddon

[@LonelyHearts.Co24]

"Drip" what type of English is that?

[@javontetreault6713]

​@@LonelyHearts.Co24sadly modern

[@some1behindthescreen535]

@@LonelyHearts.Co24it’s a slang

[@bodoque-uwu]

Thats it

[@PedroARCruz]

And deception, wasn’t playable but there was a fight challange with him and it’s the same model, also locked up in the prison stage😂

[@tatsumakivee4201]

Interesting that Johnny didn't start wearing shades until after MK Trilogy, but the tattoo wasn't until MK9

[@kingchillin6310]

He actually has a big tattoo on his back in the 3d era mk

[@TJEversII]

The tattoo was such a good touch. I swear I felt like he’s always had it but it’s only since mk9.

[@imsofy]

The fact he gets more and more characterised through the ganes is amazing, I love him now in mk1 2023, he's so funny

[@billyno-neck9576]

As a child I used to have a massive (and I mean MASSIVE) crush on this fella. As I grew up my family would tease me about my infatuation with him. I, of course, was embarrassed by this and I would deny ever having an interest in him in the first place. Looking at him now years later I completely understand what eight year old me saw in him. Man is fineee!

[@mecorion1296]

Ну это нормально. Ты же девка. А я хотел всегда трахнуть Соню из первого МК.

[@honkhonk8009]

This gay ash

[@TheG0DS]

Bro is breathing definition of charisma

[@auliamate]

Bro Johnny Cage is FOINE, we all had crushes on him bruv

[@infamousmarrr]

@@honkhonk8009this could be a female talking

[@RichieWinchester]

The 3D era Johnny is so underrated

[@TailsGaming1999]

Yeah its a great design, and the tuxedo costume too, french kiss

[@EncoreBetch]

Ngl, MK12 Johnny has the best design

[@robertambroise5619]

Everybody loves johnny cage

[@ItsCyrusKing]

The soundtrack was EVERYTHING

[@marcpelayoofperpetual]

Song name

[@CookieTwoStep]

@@marcpelayoofperpetualthe streets from mk3

[@finalfilms28]

Mk9 still without a doubt the best Johnny fighting stance.

[@Bleach_Drinker_7]

While it may be the most entertaining to look at, it’s probably one of the least practical. Dude is dancing in the middle of a fight. At least it fits his character. I’ve always disliked MKs fighting stances so I’m glad that they fixed the drunken sway in MK1

[@V2ULTRAKill]

​@@Bleach_Drinker_7fr Somehow only mk And mk1 have decent stances

[@alexanderredhorse1297]

practicality is the worst argument for a fighting game@@Bleach_Drinker_7

[@edwardcharles3917]

Best MK OVER ALL

[@ryuno2097]

@@Bleach_Drinker_7 lol. taking about practicality in a fighting games where you can punch someones head off, we have people with lighting powers, 4 arms warriors, gods, time travel.

[@luxaeterna365]

Damn that 2011 for MK9 hit me hard, I remember it as one of the new ones and it's been almost 13 years

[@VerquiaZ]

Johhny in MK1 is so cool

[@AliciaHernandez-ll1ou]

And interesting

[@yeetus42]

Missed opportunity to title the video MK1-MK1

[@raoufamimi4357]

MK1 (2023) looks awesome. MK 2 version is my favorite

[@edwardgaines6561]

MK2 though? It's so basic?

[@thebadwolf3088]

​@@edwardgaines6561 are you asking or affirming?

[@solomonjohnson3502]

MK2 agreed!

[@aanproduction1516]

@@edwardgaines6561 Oh, yeah, because he supposed to be a brat to be interesting, right? Daniel Pesina's portrayal of Johnny has much more character balance because he is a Hollywood star second and a martial artist first. He is fighting first, with some cheese being thrown here and there. Chris Alexander really lost this effect in his sprite because there's nothing o both sides, and in NRS era he is just a clown rather than a fighter. Well, it's not that extreme, and I like Johnny in MK1, but with this mindset intact with Johnny being the actor first the character never gonna grow into something bigger

[@b3ans4eva]

MKX and 11 truly have the best representations of Cage in the franchise. He didn’t have much to go by in the earlier games and seeing him in a position of authority and fatherhood is one of the greatest pivots in gaming.

[@joseignaciogazzi3278]

Sincerily Johnny Cage just got wicked and more wicked smiles as the games comes by.

[@LonelyHearts.Co24]

Mk11 has amazing animations...shame they made the game a grindfest...especially the brutalities & intros/outros were a pain to get but beautiful to look at...they really made you work for it.

[@paolaAyoubissa]

Totalmente de acuerdo

[@V2ULTRAKill]

Mk11 has dogshit animations what drugs are you on It has pretty character models but objectively the worst animations in fighting games period (this is literally a whole franchise problem)

[@salvadorrojas7455]

The goat’s been in every game for a reason‼️

[@r0bin_thund3r44]

Not in mk vs dc either

[@salvadorrojas7455]

@@TheCaslos oh mb😭

[@salvadorrojas7455]

@@r0bin_thund3r44 good bru that game was a flop😭(ty for lmk and educating me though)

[@r0bin_thund3r44]

@@salvadorrojas7455 W take 👍

[@KCB05_Cosplays]

Sadly not. He wasnt in the og MK3 roster 😔 He wasnt in MK vs DC either. Would've been funny seeing Johnny preform the nut punch on Superman LMAO

[@DrakeBilly469]

Johnny cage MK9 stance looks like he's vibing to the music

[@Muscle_Daddy94]

Who needs weapons when you have Johnnys thumbs from Shaolin Monks

[@nux5784]

Johnny Cage in mk sm be like: Standing here I realise You're a just like me Changing the history

[@JackKingston-jj3ft]

Mk9 was Jean-Claude Van Damme I'm famous🙃

[@713tilidierippimpc5]

Fax

[@Creeper_my_oc_]

The character was based off him and now they finally got him in mk1

[@Boy-nz4uu]

@@Creeper_my_oc_the whole game actually.

[@Gatorade69]

Depends on what Era of JCVD you are talking about. Personally the original MK Johnny looks somewhat like JCVD in Bloodsport. People complaining that JCVD in MK1 doesn't look like himself but he does, just a younger version.

[@laughingbob5786]

mk9 looks more like van damme than his mk1 skin

[@nameclassified1595]

Liu kang removed the ants from his pants

[@budderbrady7477]

It’s funny how in the most recent games he’s the most clothed out of all the games

[@visionarybrushstroker7694]

Mk9 dancing at a nightclub

[@AliciaHernandez-ll1ou]

He looks kind of like a boxer🥊

[@scotttrujillo828]

MK9 Johnny Cage cleans no debate

[@MrLachapell]

What about DA ?

[@carlosaugusto9821]

Not to me

[@yungcagedgamer]

Most definitely

[@SavEncrypted]

Mk1 better in my opinion both 2023 and the first

[@Deadman1000]

Deadly alliance was my favorite MK game and I forgot how sick Johnny looked

[@Blaze-m6f]

MKX Is Nostalgic It Was My Childhood Game

[@anonimanonimych]

Последний Джонни лучше всех. Идеальная внешность, голос, шутки. Это что ждал много лет.

[@BIIIIIGMAN]

Since when was ‘Deadly Alliance’ graphics that crisp?

[@ZimpanX]

Ever since it has been playable on Dolphin

[@BIIIIIGMAN]

@@ZimpanX I had no idea of Dolphins existence until you mentioned it just now.

[@KTWA007]

​@@ZimpanXwhat's dolphin?

[@taukshianimations]

@@KTWA007a wii/GameCube emulator

[@mat_max]

Emulators

[@greenavmshorts9335]

Johnny cage: “Don’t hold the camera give it to me.”

[@AgenteVeneco]

Jhonny was a jojo 😱😱😱

[@Totally_not_an_alien_]

Jojo reference

[@hotlikelava276]

Its weird, but if they do make a MK sequel movie, I hope that we get someone like the Miz to be Johnny Cage.

[@BabyMaharaja0]

Miz doesn't have the face or voice. LA Knight would be way better

[@hotlikelava276]

@@BabyMaharaja0 I can see that, definitely

[@cosmic5368]

the music is incredible

[@michaelthompson4858]

Yeah what is it?

[@nadantagaming2276]

@@michaelthompson4858MK3 Street stage music

[@Kryptic1046]

@@michaelthompson4858 - The street level in MK3.

[@Thee_Deputy]

MK9 will always be the best.

[@Donn512]

I just realized something. The devs for MK wanted to make a John Claude Van Danne game but could never get the rights, but I noticed that Johnny Cage in 1992 MK1 resembles John Claude a lot. And I think its no coincidence that "Johnny Cage" and "John Claude" kinda sound close.

[@Calvansbagoftricks]

Johnny needs an intro when he fights goro. Goro crushes his glasses. "Those are 500 dollar sunglasses asshole!"

[@Unsaid86]

Wonder if mk1’s Johnny will have the chest tattoo?

[@HOrtiz-qs1ik]

Noup

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

No

[@Wishmaster787]

Liu Kang took extra measures to prevent that from ever happening

[@Comrade_Connie]

​@@Wishmaster787elaborate

[@imawalkingcxrpse]

Mr. A-List's idle animation in MK9 is clean af, though. Peak Cage right here, lads. 😎

[@Iley1_500]

I love that veteran look on the mk11 and the fitting style of the mk1 Jonny Cage

[@shivershins3730]

Newest is best by a mile in my opinion. Super early stuff was cool too

[@artificialintelligence0101]

Idc what nobody says MK1 the 🐐

[@chucklos391]

😂😂😂

[@SoufSideGuapo]

💯

[@elkins8969]

*Intentional Love Intensifies*

[@JohnnySilverhand1988]

Mk1 johnny cage is more johnny cage than all the other versions of him combined. And its not even close. They literally perfected this character.

[@miguelangelmagno4476]

The only character in the game that makes me feel like I can meet him in real life...

[@ProLaytonxPhoenix]

We have come a long way.

[@JRProductions1203]

*The Ultimate Chad of Moral Combat*

[@snixtysnixt]

92 & 93 looked more like real people than 97

[@HichNt]

Saxiest man alive

[@ItsRagingRay]

It’s cool seeing him get older until the new mk1

[@Realdemon131]

My favorite johnny cage

[@siryizzur]

These evolution videos are great content man. In addition to the super helpful kombo videos. One of my favorite channels on yt. Keep up the great work

[@DontEvenLiftBro]

I like that the mk1 fight poses are more grounded and less goofy looking.

[@thenecromancer5007]

I’m gonna miss the mk11 Johnny cage

[@zoruanick1996]

No matter in what games he is in, he allways looks Cool with sunglasses! 😎

[@AtteDask]

Song: The Streets - Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

[@worgen4426]

The best character in the mortal combat

[@guilhermepessanha525]

Johnny Cage no MK9 parece muito com o Van Dame

[@Sir.Meows-A-Lot]

His stance changed a lot over the course of a couple years

[@carlosaugusto9821]

I like when the stances change. The changes in design and animation is one of my favorite qualities of MK overall. And i wish so much that the jp fg companies liked to work like that... but they dont have that creative drive. They prefer to keep things the same for laziness disguised under an excuse of "respecting the legacy".

[@JayBirdBlu_117]

Johnny Cage is my #1 Favorite Mortal Kombat Character!

[@swi9135]

I like how in retrospect, 90’s game animation looks better than 2000’s.

[@scottchaison1001]

No, they don't, don't say stupid things.

[@players6528]

Music - Mortal Kombat 3 Street Theme

[@locomojoboy2]

I’ll never forget that MK9 is when Johnny Cage became a popular character

[@SweetieEvie]

I’ve watched a lot of these vids and I’m convinced MK1 (12) is when everyone learned you don’t need to keep your body moving to be a fighter. Everyone stays still!

[@DOKKMAIN]

MK4 Johnny looks zesty asf

[@Teddy_Maguire]

Mk1 Johnny is the best hands down He's Likeable and Had the best character development in the game

[@carlosaugusto9821]

In this case im torn between the MK11 and the MK1 designs for completely different reasons. Like the MK11 version works very well to conclude a certain arc for him... and i would just remove the knee pads and boots. And the MK1 design to me is absolutely perfect for its own context and purpose. The casual style works incredibly well for someone like him.

[@OnePunch-Juan]

This guy was always my favorite since MK2 on the Sega Genesis, I miss his green aura a little in MK 1 from 2023, but he still retains the same charm from his beginnings.

[@edcomicking393]

Really sad how seemingly none of the characters in MK1 have any pep in their step. No hopping, no dancing, just standng seriously.

[@nueshb4797]

I think the design for MK1 Johnny is the best. Johnny fighting in tailored casual dress clothes really captures his cocky movie star persona.

[@Dxmindreader]

nicely done sir

[@Fatall7225]

Johnny cage from mortal kombat 1 (2023) It's perfect

[@Vts0-0]

Он становится красивее

[@logeyperogi1805]

I love MK1 Johnny the most, solely because when he’s in his stance, he’s not doing some fucking dance I seriously doubt actual martial artists and fighters are doing those types of movements

[@dablsmashqu8806]

Мне нравиться как двигается Джонни в МК9!

[@OfficialGametastic]

OMG - that's pure childhood days! So many memories.

[@ghostguyplayer]

Ayo what's the name of this song?

[@Finalhour547]

I think it's the main theme from mortal kombat menu. The first 1 93'

[@scourge8143]

MK3 - The Street

[@ghostguyplayer]

Thanks, yall!

[@TheFourMusketeers-eh5th]

People who think Johnny Cage is the best Mk character of all time 👇

[@oscarmolinascaballero1389]

Johnny se ve guapo en todas las entregad

[@gills3141]

Johny was played by Pastor Jeff Durbin. Still wild and cool to me. God bless you all and all things for Gods glory.