Kronika could've brought Reiko back but picked the real shao Kahn instead.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - ROUND 3:
Johnny Cage versus Liu Kang
#10 Supreme Ranking #26
17 wins 8 losses Record 9 wins 8 losses
Quarters (2016) Best Result Round 3 (2018)

Johnny Cage went back to the future in MK11 to team with his time-displaced self against the Black Dragon and Kronika's army. The tournament exploits of his earlier self were featured in Mortal Kombat Legends. Liu Kang ascended to godhood at the end of MK11. He successfully defeated The Keeper of Time, Kronika, and in Aftermath sent a team back to protect her crown so reality could be restarted under his guidance. MK Legends told a tale of his triumph as champion of Mortal Kombat. Who's next? FIGHT!

Never liked Liu Kang. Boring and stupidly overpowered character ( in story ).

Both were good in mk11 but I really loved seeing Liu kang be the hero again. Fire god liu for the win.

Cage by a long shot/

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - ROUND 3:
Kitana versus Sonya Blade
#3 Supreme Ranking #15
29 wins 8 losses Record 16 wins 8 losses
Runner-Up (2018) Best Result Quarters (2013)

Kitana opposed her own Netherrealm revenant in MK11, but it was her mother who helped upend her rise as new Outworld Empress in MK11 Aftermath. She represented Shao Kahn in the tournament of MK Legends, but was defeated by The Emperor in the new MK11 timeline. Sonya Blade perished in MK11 while on mission in the Netherrealm, but her younger self continued the fight against the Black Dragon and Kronika's army. In MK Legends her past is retold as she fights on Shang Tsung's island. Who's next? FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - ROUND 3:
Shao Kahn versus Tanya
#14 Supreme Ranking #43
13 wins 7 losses Record 6 wins 8 losses
Quarters (2017) Best Result Round 3 (2018)

Shao Kahn was brought forward in time by Kronika to reassert himself in MK11. The Outworld Emperor undid his defeat and laid waste to his enemies as a result of changes in MK11 Aftermath! Tanya has not been seen since disappearing in MKX. She fought in the Outworld civil war for Mileena, but evaded capture as the Empress was executed. Who's next? FIGHT!

All too easy!

Shao Kahn was phenomenal in aftermath! There's really no other choice.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - ROUND 3:
Kenshi versus Geras
#7 Supreme Ranking #19
22 wins 8 losses Record 4 wins 1 loss
Runner-Up (2017) Best Result Round 3 (2019)

Kenshi channelled the spirits of his ancestors while fighting against the Netherrealm in MKX. The sword saint now rests in The Krypt, his soul seemingly consumed by the sorcerer Shang Tsung. Geras is an ancient automaton devisied by The Keeper of Time. He has witnessed centuries of kombat, learning methods of survival by rewinding his every defeat. Only the most inventive tortures can delay him from carrying out Kronika's commands. Who's next? FIGHT!

I like Geras's's's bit in aftermath and Kenshi is dead for now so that's how I roll.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - ROUND 3:
Sheeva versus Raiden
#41 Supreme Ranking #2
6 wins 7 losses Record 31 wins 7 losses
Round 3 (2017) Best Result Champion (2019)

Sheeva is Queen of the Shokan in MK11. Her allegiance proved significant in the fight against Kronika, and in MK11 Aftermath she personally joined a campaign to save reality by preventing the destruction of Kronika's crown. Raiden remains the eternal protector of Earthrealm, purged of his dark urges by the emergence of his earlier self. He rallied the forces opposing Kronika in MK11, providing the power that ultimately destroyed Kronika. Choose their destiny. FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Sub-Zero versus Shang Tsung
#1 Supreme Ranking #6
39 wins 6 losses Record 25 wins 7 losses
Champion (2017) Best Result Champion (2018)

Sub-Zero strengthened ties as Grandmaster of a reformed Lin Kuei in MK11. He joined the fight against Kronika's forces, confronting a reactivated cyber initiative and providing passage to Kronika's Keep. Shang Tsung returned upon Kronika's defeat to create a new destiny in MK11 Aftermath. Freed from the void, he led a mission to prevent the destruction of Kronika's crown to save the future itself! Choose their destiny. FIGHT!

Aftermath was the shang tsung show and it was absolutely awesome. Sub can't match that.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Kronika versus Liu Kang
#25 Supreme Ranking #26
4 wins 1 loss Record 10 wins 8 losses
Quarters (2020) Best Result Quarters (2020)

Kronika is the final boss of MK11. With her designs for the future interrupted, the Titan took measures to unmake this reality by recruiting an army from the past & present to serve a new era. Liu Kang was displaced from the past and stood firm against the new threat. Imbued with the powers of a fire god, he destroyed Kronika and became the new Keeper of Time. In the Aftermath, he sent a team to prevent the destruction of Kronika's crown so reality might start anew. MK Legends retold the story of his first victory as Earthrealm's MK champion. Choose their destiny. FIGHT!

Fire god liu FTW.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Kitana versus Shao Kahn
#3 Supreme Ranking #14
30 wins 8 losses Record 14 wins 7 losses
Runner-Up (2018) Best Result Quarters (2017)

Kitana rules the Netherrealm as a revenant in MK11, but when her earlier self was dislodged in time, she also arose to claim the throne of Outworld! MK Legends shows her tenuous former allegiance to her adopted step-father Shao Kahn. The deposed Emperor was also plucked from the past, to serve Kronika, and although his return initially ended in defeat, Aftermath unleashed a fully healed Shao Kahn who laid waste to his enemies! Choose their destiny. FIGHT!

Aftermath put shao Kahn back on top. That's good enough for me.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - QUARTER FINAL:
Kenshi versus Shao Kahn
#7 Supreme Ranking #2
23 wins 8 losses Record 32 wins 7 losses
Runner-Up (2017) Best Result Champion (2019)

Kenshi fought the forces of Netherrealm in MKX, but is dead during MK11. The sword saint was apparently claimed by Shang Tsung, leaving a lifeless corpse to be found in The Krypt. Raiden was corrupted by Shinnok's defeated in MKX, but the return of his earlier self restores him as Earthrealm's protector. The thunder god helped lead the forces against Kronika, lending his ethereal power to The Keeper of Time's ultimate defeat. Who's next? FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - SEMI FINAL:
Shang Tsung versus Liu Kang
#6 Supreme Ranking #26
26 wins 7 losses Record 11 wins 8 losses
Champion (2018) Best Result Semis (2020)

Shang Tsung returned upon Kronika's defeat to warn of reality's impending collapse. In Aftermath he creates a new destiny by protecting Kronika's crown with aims to wield its power for himself. Liu Kang shattered the crown when he ascended to godhood and defeated Kronika. He used his power to send a team back through time, knowing all the while his old enemy could not be trusted. MK Legends told a version of their first encounter, but who reigns supreme at the end of Aftermath? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!

This should have been Kitana's year. #kitanawasrobbed Lol. At least Shao Kahn is a worthy victor.

I voted Shang Tsung this round. I liked lou in MK11 but Shang is the Man!

This is the hardest choice of the whole poll. Shang tsung is so awesome in aftermath but Liu kang is awesome in the main mk11. I think fire god liu just tips it over for me.

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - SEMI FINAL:
Shao Kahn versus Raiden
#14 Supreme Ranking #2
15 wins 7 losses Record 33 wins 7 losses
Semis (2020) Best Result Champion (2019)

Shao Kahn was plucked from the past by Kronika to return in MK11. In Aftermath he recovered from earlier defeat to lay waste to his enemies and reassert himself as the Emperor of Outworld. Raiden too was displaced from the past, purifying himself of corruption. He rallied the forces of two realms against Shao Kahn and Kronika, lending his power to the Titan's ultimate defeat. Choose their destiny. FIGHT!

Shao Kahn.

Rayden is hugely overrated.

Shao Kahn was out of control in aftermath. A total beast! Love Raiden but he wasn't quite on that level. Glad he won last year.