Who is the perfect character to be re-invented, re-designed, revived with the game's variation system? For me, as my name suggests, it would be Baraka. Here is why:

In MK ll his look was the best to date for me, because he didn't appear to have the crazy mouth with too many teeth and too long fangs. This is probably due to lack of detail back then, but I hope they tone that down. Anyways, the best thing about his look was the blades not overly present. They only appeared when doing a special move.

This would make for:
- Blades variation: blades extended, which would cause the most damage of the variations. The downside should be that he will never use his fists, strictly the blades. He would also be susceptible to getting grabbed since his reach is longer.
- Cut variation: Big blades are in his arms and cannot be used unless it's a standard move. The focus is on the smaller blades in his arms though. Maybe they can add some to his legs or have some spikes on his shoes or pads / shin shield.
- Monster variation: his eyes are glowing red / orange, he's a bit quicker and will be more of a grappling freak, who can grab his characters more easily and use his teeth to bite and such. Think Blanka moves in SF. Maybe he can even have some blades coming out of the top of his head and on his belt so he can grind people's faces with his belt or use his head to cause more damage.