Johnny Cage
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===Original Timeline=== | ===Original Timeline=== | ||
'''Jonathan Carlton''' | '''Jonathan Carlton''' | ||
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| + | He then decided to join the Mortal Kombat tournament where he boarded a ship at the harbor that would take him to [[Shang Tsung]]'s island, along with his agent and personal secretary. | ||
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| + | During Shao Kahn's invasion, Cage came to be killed by an Outworld extermination squad. However, his path to the afterlife was blocked by a merger between Earth and Outworld. This led to his soul taking possession of his body one again allowing him to re-join friends to fight for the survival of Earthrealm. | ||
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| + | He then began work on "Mortal Kombat: The Death of Johnny Cage" where his character repeatedly died and was resurrected. | ||
===Reboot Timeline=== | ===Reboot Timeline=== | ||
During the Armageddon, Shao Kahn ultimately won where all of creation faced destruction but during the last moments of Raiden he managed to his past experiences back to his younger self. This created a change in the timeline as the younger Raiden was guided by the scattered visions of the future where he sought to avert this dark future. | During the Armageddon, Shao Kahn ultimately won where all of creation faced destruction but during the last moments of Raiden he managed to his past experiences back to his younger self. This created a change in the timeline as the younger Raiden was guided by the scattered visions of the future where he sought to avert this dark future. | ||
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| + | At some point, the couple came to have a daughter that they named [[Cassie Cage]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| + | In appearance, Johnny Cage was an American action movie star with a bare muscular build with tight pants and his trademark sunglasses. | ||
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| + | Most think of Johnny Cage as nothing than than a glory-seeking Hollywood actor. | ||
In the new timeline, he came to marry '''Sonya Blade''' with the two having a daughter named '''Cassie Cage'''. However, the two later came to be divorced though they still were on good terms with one another. | In the new timeline, he came to marry '''Sonya Blade''' with the two having a daughter named '''Cassie Cage'''. However, the two later came to be divorced though they still were on good terms with one another. | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
| − | According to one account, | + | Johnny Cage was seemingly born an ordinary human being with not special inherent abilities. According to one account though, Cage was descended from a Mediterranean cult that bred warriors for the gods: warriors with special abilities. One of these was the ability to propel himself forward and increase the strength of his blows. |
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| + | Though air-headed and superficial demeanor, Johnny Cage was shown to be a strong and agile warrior who showed excellent fighting techniques during battle. After long periods of training with various masters of martial arts, he came to master several fighting styles such as Karate. A martial arts superstar trained by great masters from around the world. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Johnny Cage was created by Ed Boon, John Tobias and Daniel Pesina where he made his first appearance in Mortal Kombat (1992). | *Johnny Cage was created by Ed Boon, John Tobias and Daniel Pesina where he made his first appearance in Mortal Kombat (1992). | ||
| + | *The character was said to be modelled after the Belgian actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme. | ||
*According to martial artist Daniel Pesina, who portrayed Cage in the original game and the 1993 sequel Mortal Kombat II, the character was additionally modelled after [[Danny Rand]] from the [[Power Man and Iron Fist]] comic series by [[Marvel Comics]]. | *According to martial artist Daniel Pesina, who portrayed Cage in the original game and the 1993 sequel Mortal Kombat II, the character was additionally modelled after [[Danny Rand]] from the [[Power Man and Iron Fist]] comic series by [[Marvel Comics]]. | ||
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===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
*In Mortal Kombat, Johnny Cage appeared in the setting of the 1995 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Linden Ashby. | *In Mortal Kombat, Johnny Cage appeared in the setting of the 1995 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Linden Ashby. | ||
| + | *In Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, Johnny Cage appeared in the setting of the 2020 animated film where he was voiced by actor Joel McHale. | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
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[[Category:Actors]] | [[Category:Actors]] | ||
[[Category:Martial Artists]] | [[Category:Martial Artists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Video Game Martial Artists]] | ||
[[Category:Fist-load Fighters]] | [[Category:Fist-load Fighters]] | ||
[[Category:Mortal Kombat (Films)]] | [[Category:Mortal Kombat (Films)]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Mortal Kombat (Animated) | + | [[Category:Mortal Kombat (Animated)]] |
[[Category:Mortal Kombat]] | [[Category:Mortal Kombat]] | ||
[[Category:Ed Boon]] | [[Category:Ed Boon]] | ||
[[Category:John Tobias]] | [[Category:John Tobias]] | ||
[[Category:Daniel Pesina]] | [[Category:Daniel Pesina]] | ||
Revision as of 06:30, 9 June 2022
Johnny Cage is a male video game character who features in Mortal Kombat.
Contents |
Biography
Original Timeline
Jonathan Carlton
He then decided to join the Mortal Kombat tournament where he boarded a ship at the harbor that would take him to Shang Tsung's island, along with his agent and personal secretary.
During Shao Kahn's invasion, Cage came to be killed by an Outworld extermination squad. However, his path to the afterlife was blocked by a merger between Earth and Outworld. This led to his soul taking possession of his body one again allowing him to re-join friends to fight for the survival of Earthrealm.
He then began work on "Mortal Kombat: The Death of Johnny Cage" where his character repeatedly died and was resurrected.
Reboot Timeline
During the Armageddon, Shao Kahn ultimately won where all of creation faced destruction but during the last moments of Raiden he managed to his past experiences back to his younger self. This created a change in the timeline as the younger Raiden was guided by the scattered visions of the future where he sought to avert this dark future.
At some point, the couple came to have a daughter that they named Cassie Cage.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Johnny Cage was an American action movie star with a bare muscular build with tight pants and his trademark sunglasses.
Most think of Johnny Cage as nothing than than a glory-seeking Hollywood actor.
In the new timeline, he came to marry Sonya Blade with the two having a daughter named Cassie Cage. However, the two later came to be divorced though they still were on good terms with one another.
Powers and abilities
Johnny Cage was seemingly born an ordinary human being with not special inherent abilities. According to one account though, Cage was descended from a Mediterranean cult that bred warriors for the gods: warriors with special abilities. One of these was the ability to propel himself forward and increase the strength of his blows.
Though air-headed and superficial demeanor, Johnny Cage was shown to be a strong and agile warrior who showed excellent fighting techniques during battle. After long periods of training with various masters of martial arts, he came to master several fighting styles such as Karate. A martial arts superstar trained by great masters from around the world.
Notes
- Johnny Cage was created by Ed Boon, John Tobias and Daniel Pesina where he made his first appearance in Mortal Kombat (1992).
- The character was said to be modelled after the Belgian actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- According to martial artist Daniel Pesina, who portrayed Cage in the original game and the 1993 sequel Mortal Kombat II, the character was additionally modelled after Danny Rand from the Power Man and Iron Fist comic series by Marvel Comics.
In other media
Television
Films
- In Mortal Kombat, Johnny Cage appeared in the setting of the 1995 live-action film where he was portrayed by actor Linden Ashby.
- In Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge, Johnny Cage appeared in the setting of the 2020 animated film where he was voiced by actor Joel McHale.
Other
Appearances
- Mortal Kombat: (1992)
- Mortal Kombat: Armageddon:
- Mortal Kombat 9:
- Mortal Kombat X:
- Mortal Kombat 11:
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