TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Scorpion versus Shang Tsung
#15 Supreme Ranking #10
12 wins 6 losses Record 16 wins 6 losses
Semis (2013) Best Result Semis (2014)

Scorpion fights with hellfire flowing through him as the leader of a new Shirai-Ryu clan! He unknowingly risked the world to destroy his nemesis Quan Chi. With his family and clan's murder seemingly avenged, he can now dedicate himself to defending the realm of Earth.

Shang Tsung was sapped of his powers when Shao Kahn used them to fuel an attack on Earthrealm. Rumors of the unseen sorcerer's return persist, even as some choose to believe he perished. Renewed tensions between Outworld and Earthrealm may yet prove the perfect means for the tournament master's return!

Scorpion's soul was bought and sold when he became a ninja spectre, but will that save him from the dark sorcery of Shang Tsung? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Raiden versus Kung Lao
#4 Supreme Ranking #12
23 wins 6 losses Record 14 wins 6 losses
Runner-Up (2013) Best Result Quarters (2012)

Raiden risked himself to ensure the fallen Elder God Shinnok failed in his second attempt to invade and corrupt the realm. In doing so, he exposed himself to the evil tainting Earthrealm's jinsei. Darkened by the experience, Raiden protects the realms with even less tolerance for external threats!

Kung Lao died fighting the hostile forces of Outworld, allowing his soul to be corrupted and remade as a Netherrealm revenant! Fighting against Raiden and his former allies, Kung Lao helped Shinnok breach the gates of Sky Temple. With Shinnok's defeat, Kung Lao's fate is uncertain as Liu Kang assumes control of Netherrealm, and Kung JIn carries the dynasty forward.

They worked together to defend Earthrealm from the forces of light, but now they walk dark paths. Could Raiden's growing darkness intersect with Kung Lao's redemption? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Kitana versus Sonya Blade
#6 Supreme Ranking #18
21 wins 6 losses Record 12 wins 6 losses
Semis (2017) Best Result Quarters (2013)

Kitana was once rightful heir to the Edenian throne, but perished fighting her adoptive father - the Emperor of Outworld. As a corrupt revenant, she was turned against her Earthrealm allies, but outlive her new masters to succeed Shinnok as the ruler of Netherrealm.

Sonya Blade is career military dedicating her life to the Special Forces. She survived Outworld's invasion of Earth, rising to the rank of General after the defeat fallen Elder God Shinnok during his first attack. Leading the effort to patrol realms, she directed the effort to bring about Shinnok's ultimate defeat, and awaits new threats that may arise.

Dark Empress Kitana has brought about a new reign in Hell, but is it only a matter of time before she comes to blows with General Sonya Blade? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!