Mortal Kombat’s Johnny Cage Gets A John Cena Skin In Fan Edit

A humorous Mortal Kombat 11 fan edit turns Hollywood action hero Johnny Cage into WWE legend John Cena. The beloved kombatant brings style and comedic relief to the brutal fighting game franchise, with his charisma and sense of humor matched only by his martial arts mastery. Many fans have paid tribute to the warrior in the form of Mortal Kombat Johnny Cage cosplay, with fans striving to bring the movie star’s signature style to life.

Introduced in the series’ original 1992 installment, Johnny Cage has been a staple of the Mortal Kombat roster up to 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11. Representing his status as Hollywood royalty, Johnny Cage is typically seen wearing a pair of sunglasses and usually lacks a shirt. More modern installments in the series also give Cage a massive chest tattoo of his own last name, complementing his boisterous personality and notoriety. In 2015’s Mortal Kombat X Johnny Cage was romantically tied to hardened military veteran and fellow series alumnus Sonya Blade, with the two having a daughter named Cassie Cage. Many cosplays of Mortal Kombat 11‘s Johnny Cage include all of the star’s notable accessories, while also attempting to capture his unique combat moves.

Combining two infamous Hollywood icons, Reddit user WillieStroker69 has edited Mortal Kombat 11’s Johnny Cage into John Cena. The fitting crossover gives Johnny Cage a hat, shirt and shoes from the WWE legend’s wardrobe, with these simple additions emphasizing the already apparent parallels between the two figures. Both of the stars share a chiseled physique and a penchant for action, making John Cena a potential choice to portray Johnny Cage in any future Mortal Kombat films.

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Johnny Cage has been a staple of the Mortal Kombat roster since the franchise’s very first title, and that is likely to ring true in the series’ next installment too. Leaks regarding Mortal Kombat 12’s roster indicate that the game will act more like a large expansion of Mortal Kombat 11, reusing the title’s gameplay but greatly evolving its roster. Rumors suggest that every missing fighter from 2011’s Mortal Kombat and its sequel Mortal Kombat X will be included, bringing back figures such as Smoke, Takeda, Ferra/Torr and Ermac. This would suggest that MK12 will certainly bring back Johnny Cage for more brutal fights and relentless jokes.

By editing together Johnny Cage and John Cena, WillieStroker69 is able to illustrate the great similarities between both action icons. The two men blend together action and humor, making John Cena an admirable choice to portray Johnny Cage in a future live-action Mortal Kombat film. While some fans on Reddit reacted negatively to the comparison, it is hard to deny that John Cena’s attire fits Johnny Cage like a glove.

Mortal Kombat 11 is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google Stadia.

Source: WillieStroker69/Reddit

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