Johnny Cage

Name: Jonathon Carlton

Age: 50(?)

Race: Human

Title: The Hollywood Kombatant

Bio: A high-profile actor from Hollywood, Johnny Cage was a regular star in such classic movies as "Ninja Mime" and "Citizen Cage", but when he was in danger of being deemed a complete faker, Johnny decided to take matters into his own hands. He was sought out to partake in the Mortal Kombat Tournament, where the forces of Outworld were threatening to invade Earthrealm. While Johnny initially didn't know what he was getting into, he turned out to be more competent than initially thought--being descended from a Mediterranean warrior cult trained to fight gods themselves.

Costume 1: Classic Johnny Cage w/tattooed chest

Costume 2: Mortal Kombat X appearance

Costume 3: Mortal Kombat 11 Classic Attire

Costume 4: Mortal Kombat/Netherrealm T-Shirt

Costume 5: Ninja Mime

Voice Actor: Andrew Bowen

Special Attacks:

-Red Shadow Mode: When Johnny's health drops to critical levels, his attack auras will go from green to red. His special moves will move faster and cause more damage

-Shadow Kick: Johnny slides forward, coated in a green energy and foot extended to thump the opponent.

*Shadow Spin: Follow-up to Shadow Kick. Johnny will spin-kick the opponent for an extra hit to push them back.

-Backflip Kick: Johnny backflips to plant the ball of his foot into their chin and launch them into the air. This move is also handy for evasion, as variants can send him forward or backward.

-Energy Orb: Johnny throws a ball of green energy in a long, arching fashion. Can be combo'd up to three times, each with varying heights and angles.

-Rising Elbow: Johnny springs up to either uppercut a ground-level opponent or catch them out of the air.

-Split-Punch: Johnny takes a brief defensive pose and, if he's hit by a physical attack, he will perform a split and punch the opponent in the groin, stunning them and leaving them open to combos. (Small characters get decked in the face).

Throws

FORWARD: Johnny gut-punches the opponent so that they keel over, then jumps in the air and drives his elbow into their back, grounding them.

BACKWARD: Johnny grabs the opponent by the head, then slams them on the ground behind him and smacks their head on the ground thrice before letting them go.

Super Moves:

-Stunt Doubles: Johnny gathers golden energy and forms two duplicates of himself that will follow him and replicate his attacks, tripling the amount of hits he lands with proper manipulation. They're notably weaker than Cage, though, but cannot be harmed by traditional attacks and will vanish after a few seconds.

-And The Award Goes To...: Johnny winds up and throws an energy-laced punch. On a successful hit, he will thrust a kick into their chest and follow up with one to the face. He'll then perform a double flip-kick to their head that will slam the opponent into the ground. Finally, he'll pull out a trophy emblazoned with "Excellence Award - Best Actor", belt the opponent with it so that they are turned face-up (and tossing off its stand), then impale them right through the chest with it.

FATALITIES:

-Hot Take: Johnny cracks his knuckles then uppercut's the opponent's head so hard that their jaw dangles from their head, then suddenly a voice from off-camera shouts "CUT!", causing Johnny to groan as filming equipment becomes visible. The second action-take gets more or less the same results as Johnny says "Who hired this guy? What the (expletive)?!" The third take results in him taking the head off, but getting his hand stuck. In frustration, Johnny hurls the opponent's head at the camera, breaking its lens.

-No Nuts, No Glory: Johnny does his iconic split, then punches the opponent in the groin. He then does so again and again until he's hitting at near machine gun rates. With one final punch, the opponent's lower half is blown to bloody chunks. As their torso hits the ground, Johnny stands back up, picks up their torso, then slips an identical pair of sunglasses on their face before giving the thumbs-up symbol, posing with the torso like they're buddies.

Intro: Johnny Cage slides in to the arena, coated in a green aura, throws a few kung-fu kicks, then puts up his fists and grins smugly.

Outro: Johnny rolls his neck, then pulls out a slip of paper and a pen, signs it, then shows it to the camera to reveal an autographed photo of him.

Intro Quotes: "Now the REAL action can begin."

"It's hard being perfect. Take it from me."

"Lights, camera, Cage-Time!"

Outro Quotes: "No tricks or mirrors. I'M the special effect."

"A testament to the talents of Mr. Johnny Cage!"

"For the memories, here's a little gift."

Special Character Intros:

(vs. Captain Falcon) "You must be lost. Racetrack was the other way, Falcon."

(vs. Shang Tsung) "Hey, old timer. You've seen better days, I take it?"

(vs. Ninja Turtles) "I took on Reptile. I think I can handle you sewer-dwellers!"

(vs. Vegeta) "Ya won't be talkin' tough when you get a fist to your nuts, buddy."

(vs. Shadow) "Ultimate Life Form? Is he hidin' behind a curtain or somethin'?"

(vs. Chun-Li) "Ya like action movies? Let's hit the theater after this, then."

(vs. Starscream or Eggman) "This has GOT to be the lamest prop ever."

(vs. Luke Skywalker) "Forgetting those power converters, kiddo?"

(vs. Lord Raiden) "I tried shock therapy once. Wasn't my style."

(vs. Lion-O) "Well, you grew up fast, Simba."

(vs. Shao Kahn) "Won't think I'm a 'weak, pathetic fool' when my boot's up your ass."

(vs. M. Bison or Sigma) "Y'know, your chin looks kinda like an ass, right?"

(vs. Orchid or Black Widow) "You remind me of my ex...wanna hang after this?"

(vs. Ryu) "C'mon, Karate Kid, lighten up and enjoy the show."

(vs. Scorpion) "Get over here! ...So I can knock your block off."

(vs. Deadpool) "Say something about my movies, funny guy? Spill it already!"

(vs. Sektor) "So, tinman, got a heart under all that scrap metal?"

(vs. Iron Man) "Hey, Tony, save the spotlight for the real star!"

(vs. Hercule) "Got any real tricks besides wooing the crowd?"

(vs. Dan Hibiki) "They think I'M the joke character? Never met you, did they?"

(vs. Green Arrow) "So where're the rest of the Merry Men?"

(vs. Yang) "You break, enter, AND inconvenience lately, Goldilocks?"

(vs. Joker or Sweet Tooth) "How's your standup act, Bozo?"

(vs. Ken) "Got a kid back home, eh? Let's give 'em a show."

(vs. Amy) "Fangirls. Can't live with 'em. Can't live without 'em."

(vs. Sub-Zero) "Hate to sound cliche, but 'stay frosty', Sub."

(vs. Glacius) "So, you melting from the pressure or what?"

(vs. Cammy) "You look cheeky. In more ways than one, too."

(vs. Sonya Blade) "So, I'm guessing you'd rather fight than kiss and make up?"

(vs. Balrog) "Hey, does Mike Tyson know you raid his wardrobe?"

(vs. TJ Combo) "Combo v. Cage--I'm telling ya, ratings'll be through the roof!"

(vs. Frank West) "Get a shot of my good side while I'm breaking your teeth, Frankie."

(vs. Daredevil) "Been to my movies, DD? They got descriptive audio."

(vs. Aquaman or Namor) "Wassup, Mermaid Man? Where's Barnacle Boy?"

(vs. Widowmaker) "Howdy, Smurfette. Ready for a Smurfin' Good time?"

(vs. Weiss, Mitsuru or Esdeath) "What's up, Frosty the Snow-Chick?"

(vs. Ghost Rider) "C'mon, bonehead, fess up. I'm better than the other Cage guy!"

(vs. Lobo) "Huh. Didn't think K.I.S.S. had a sleazy, drunk member."

(vs. Dracula) "You'll be suckin' somethin', Draccy, but it ain't gonna be blood."

(vs. The Mask) "Slapstick ain't my thing, unless I'M doin' the slappin'."

(vs. All Might) "The crowd's here for me, big guy, not you."

(vs. Spider-Miles or Static) "C'mon, Sparky, what kid DOESN'T like a good Cage movie?"

(vs. Sindel) "Hey, Sindy! 1989 called. Wanted its hairstyle back."

(vs. Red Ranger) "Heh. Nice pajamas ya got there, Junior."

(vs. Goro) "So. Ya gonna pay for those sunglasses you smashed?"

(vs. Booster Gold) "Now THIS guy's got the attitude of a winner!"

Special Character Outros:

(vs. Captain Falcon) "Guess you're not so hot without your car. Figures."

(vs. Shang Tsung) "Hey, you turned into an unconscious geezer. Oh wait. I did that for ya."

(vs. Michelangelo) "Leave the chuckin' to the pros, 'dude'."

(vs. Vegeta) "Still think you're all that and a bag of chips, princess?"

(vs. Shadow) "Pretty sure an Elder God's stronger than any 'Ultimate' people can make."

(vs. Chun-Li) "Honestly? The bruises were worth the view of those godly legs."

(vs. any MLP character) "Cassie's a huge fan. Wanna trade autographs?"

(vs. Lord Raiden) "Gotta ask now. Can I wear the hat?"

(vs. Shao Kahn) "It's official, bonehead. YOU. SUCK."

(vs. Orchid or Black Widow) "Honestly speaking? You're worse than my ex-wife."

(vs. Ryu) "Ain't no one ever gonna keep you down! ...'Cept me."

(vs. Scorpion) "Don't worry. Heavy limbs is normal from a Johnny Cage-match."

(vs. Deadpool) "Least I don't look like Ryan Reynolds got freaky with a shar-pei."

(vs. Sektor) "No rockets, all nitroglycerin. Typical Sektor."

(vs. Iron Man) "I don't need a tin suit. My skills are all me!"

(vs. Hercule) "That was your 'champ', people. I'M the real deal!"

(vs. Dan Hibiki) "Deep down, you really are a loser, Danny-boy. Not me."

(vs. Yang) "But the THIRD ass-kicking was just right. The End."

(vs. Ken) "Little something for the missus and tyke back home."

(vs. Sub-Zero) "Know why people love me? I'm 'cooler' than you."

(vs. Cammy or Tracer) "Man, gotta love the sight of a nice, British ass."

(vs. Sonya Blade) "Sad, really. You and I had somethin' going."

(vs. Hulk) "See? Cap ain't the only guy brave enough to bust YOUR balls."

(vs. TJ Combo) "Oh yeah. Gotta love a roarin' crowd, right?"

(vs. Sephiroth, Vergil or Jin) "So glad Cassie never had an 'emo phase'."

(vs. Frank West) "Since you're unconscious and all, I'll get those photos developed for ya, Frank."

(vs. Daredevil) "I almost hate to hit a blind dude. You're the exception."

(vs. Ultron or Sigma) "Is it mechanically possible to screw yourself?"

(vs. Thanos) "Awful big talk for an oversized California Raisin."

(vs. Aquaman or Namor) "I'm guessin' there are no pineapples under the sea."

(vs. Dracula) "Look on the bright side. Least ya don't sparkle."

(vs. The Mask) "Difference between you and me? My sequels don't suck ass!"

(vs. Might Guy) "Looks like Strong Fist-style is no match for Ass Kick-style, bowl-cut."

(vs. Sindel) "I don't have high standards, Sindy, but I don't pick up rotten fruit."

(vs. Red Ranger) "Don't need a grid to kick ass, kiddo. It's all Cage."

(vs. Goro) "Your little guys aren't safe 'til I see results, beefhead."

(vs. Booster Gold) "Considered the hero line of work, but I love the camera too much."

Stage: The Red Carpet

Theme Song: "Prepare Yourself" from Mortal Kombat: The Album

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Prologue: When portals materialized on Earthrealm, Sonya Blade was actively getting as many people involved in investigation as possible. The sole exception seemed to be Johnny Cage, who was busy filming his latest movie. Just as Johnny was starting to spring out his A-Game and bust out his best moves, a portal materialized right in his landing space and he was taken to the world of Death Battle. Surprisingly, Johnny wasn't too worried. After so many ventures into Outworld and the Mortal Kombat tournament, he liked his odds in this new event...and anticipated the publicity that would come with victory.

Rival Cutscene:

(In a futuristic city, Johnny Cage walks through the abandoned landscape, appearing bored out of his skull as indicated by the occasional stretch of his arms.)

Johnny: C'mon, world, I was on a roll! Why the sudden change from 'time of my life' to 'boring as hell'?

(Johnny kicks away an empty can, then pulls out a cell phone to check for any signs of activity. No service, though his background image strikes a part in him--a photo of him and a young Cassie Cage. Not wanting to dwell on his past, he stashes the phone back into his pocket...and in time to hear the roar of a hi-speed engine. Turning to the source, he sees a familiar blue car speeding towards him.)

Johnny: Oh, you gotta be shitting me...

(Johnny makes a spectacular, slow-motion backflip that lands him on the hood of the car. He peeks inside, sees the pilot, then grins and pulls back his fist.)

Johnny: This is your stop!

(Johnny punches the cockpit so hard that it cracks, shakes his fist as though to shake out the pain, then prepares to do so again. The cockpit, however, flips open and the pilot reaches up and catches his fist. The crimson helm is the unmistakable trademark of the F-Zero Grand Champion--Captain Falcon. Falcon holds back the punch, then smiles and springs straight out of the Blue Falcon's cockpit with Johnny hot on his heels. Both stick a perfect landing, sliding across the ground until they halt.)

Johnny: Bringin' a car to a fistfight, Cap? Doesn't seem fair if you ask me.

Captain Falcon: Friend, the Blue Falcon's a part of me. Moreso than your sunglasses seem to be part of your face.

Johnny: Ooh, sick burn. By the way, you never told me what it takes to be the next Captain Falcon. Honestly speaking? I think I check out.

Captain Falcon: (kind of exasperated) Cage, your attitude just answered your own question.

Johnny: Really?

Captain Falcon: It ain't about skill or strength. It's about heart!

Johnny: Oh, I got plenty of that. Wanna see it up-close?

Captain Falcon: (sighs in defeat, then grins) If it's a rematch you're asking for, who am I to deny? (puts up fists) Don't cry if I beat you again!

Johnny: You assume I'll lose again. Funny.

(Johnny slides forward with, body aglow with green energy, just as Captain Falcon winds back a fist already laced with fire. Fade to black.)

Ending: With the Mastermind of Death Battle defeated and Johnny Cage emerging victorious, sponsor after sponsor lined up to set Cage for life. His latest film, "Caged Dragon", attracted crowds like never before. After the film's success, Cage made his grand re-appearance back on the Red Carpet and soaked in the glory that came with it. His co-star and fellow martial artist/street fighter, Fei Long, could only roll his eyes at his behavior. Some things never changed.