Shao Kahn
When Shao Kahn invades Earthrealm in "Mortal Kombat 3" (1995), Kung Lao temporarily scraps his plans for reforming the White Lotus Society. While he faces the Kahn in battle, he is ultimately defeated and presumed dead. Enraged by his friend's apparent death, Liu Kang challenges Shao Kahn and defeats him a second time.