Johnny Cage
Introduced in the original "Mortal Kombat" (1992), Johnny Cage is a martial artist and actor who enters the Shaolin Tournament to prove that he does not rely on special effects in his films. Additionally, he is the only character in the game who does not share a past history with the other characters. He is tricked into entering the tournament by the sorcerer Shang Tsung, believing it would prove his skills are real and improve his marketability. Upon arriving at the tournament, however, he learns the truth from the thunder god Raiden and aligns himself with the Earthrealm warriors.