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{{Character - Alternative
 
{{Character - Alternative
 
| Name = Great Kung Lao
 
| Name = Great Kung Lao
| image = [[File:Great kung lao.jpg|250px]]
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| image = [[File:GreatKungLaoMK11AftermathEnding.png|250px]]
 
| Real Name = Kung Lao
 
| Real Name = Kung Lao
 
| Age = 24 (When he was defeated by [[Goro]])
 
| Age = 24 (When he was defeated by [[Goro]])
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| Games = ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]'' (cameo)<br/>''[[Mortal Kombat 11]]'' (cameo)
 
| Games = ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]'' (cameo)<br/>''[[Mortal Kombat 11]]'' (cameo)
 
| Species = [[Human]]
 
| Species = [[Human]]
| Allies = [[Raiden]]<br />[[Order of Light]]<br>[[Bo' Rai Cho]]<br>[[Taja]] (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />[[Siro]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Omegis]] (''MK: Conquest'') <br />[[Jen Reyland]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Kitana]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Lori]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Kung Lao]]
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| Allies = [[Raiden]]<br />[[Liu Kang|Fire God Liu Kang]]<br>[[Order of Light]]<br>[[Bo' Rai Cho]]<br>[[Taja]] (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />[[Siro]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Omegis]] (''MK: Conquest'') <br />[[Jen Reyland]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Kitana]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Lori]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Kung Lao]]
 
| Enemies = [[Shang Tsung]]<br />[[Goro]]<br />[[Quan Chi]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Shao Kahn]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Scorpion]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Vorpax]] (''MK: Conquest'')
 
| Enemies = [[Shang Tsung]]<br />[[Goro]]<br />[[Quan Chi]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Shao Kahn]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Scorpion]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Vorpax]] (''MK: Conquest'')
 
| Weapons =
 
| Weapons =
 
| Fighting Styles = [[Wu Shu]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Shaolin Kung Fu|Shaolin]] (''MK: Conquest'') <br />[[Jujitsu]] (''MK: Conquest'')
 
| Fighting Styles = [[Wu Shu]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Shaolin Kung Fu|Shaolin]] (''MK: Conquest'') <br />[[Jujitsu]] (''MK: Conquest'')
 
| Alignment = Good
 
| Alignment = Good
| Portrayers = [[Paolo Montalban]]
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| Portrayers = [[Paolo Montalban]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br>[[Sunil Malhotra]] (''MK11'')
 
|Gender = Male
 
|Gender = Male
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|Status = Deceased (Original Timeline)<br>Unknown (Current Timeline)}}
|Status = Deceased}}The '''Great Kung Lao''' is a character occasionally referenced in the game series and featured in the [[wikipedia:Television program|television show]] ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|Mortal Kombat: Konquest]]''. He is the ancestor of the present-day [[Kung Lao]], [[Kung Jin]] and [[Liu Kang]]. About the Great Kung Lao
 
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{{Quote|Trained? For what?|Great Kung Lao to [[Liu Kang]] in ''[[Mortal Kombat 11|Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath]]'' Fire God Liu Kang's ending.}}
Being the first person on [[Earthrealm]] to represent the [[Order of Light]] in [[Mortal Kombat]], he would do battle with the evil [[sorcerer]] and [[wikipedia:Shapeshifting|shapeshifter]] [[Shang Tsung]] (500 years before [[Liu Kang]] would do the same).
 
   
 
The '''Great Kung Lao''' is a character occasionally referenced in the game series and featured in the [[wikipedia:Television program|television show]] ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]]''. He is the ancestor of the present-day [[Kung Lao]], [[Kung Jin]] and [[Liu Kang]].
Despite Tsung having the advantage of winning nine consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments, The Great Kung Lao defeated him and became Grand Champion, saving [[Earthrealm]] in the process. While it is common for the victor to take his opponent's life, Kung Lao spared the sorcerer. As champion, Lao could not age. [[File:Greatkunglaovsshangtsung.jpg|thumb|200px|The Great Kung Lao defeating Shang Tsung]]
 
   
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==About the Great Kung Lao==
Fifty years later, Shang Tsung, the now-old man he spared half a century before, had corrupted the tournament. Kung Lao was defeated by [[Goro (Mortal Kombat)|Goro]], the [[Shokan]] prince. Afterwards, his soul was taken by Tsung, an event that would lead up to the events of the [[Mortal Kombat (1992 video game)|first arcade game]].
 
 
Being the first person on [[Earthrealm]] to represent the [[Order of Light]] in [[Mortal Kombat Tournament|Mortal Kombat]], he would do battle with the evil [[sorcerer]] and [[wikipedia:Shapeshifting|shapeshifter]] [[Shang Tsung]] (500 years before [[Liu Kang]] would do the same). As champion, Lao could not age.
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Despite Tsung having the advantage of winning nine consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments, The Great Kung Lao defeated him and became Grand Champion, saving [[Earthrealm]] in the process. While it is common for the victor to take his opponent's life, Kung Lao spared the sorcerer. [[File:Greatkunglaovsshangtsung.jpg|thumb|200px|The Great Kung Lao defeating Shang Tsung]]
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Fifty years later, Shang Tsung, the now-old man he spared half a century before, had corrupted the tournament. Kung Lao was defeated by [[Goro]], the [[Shokan]] prince. Afterwards, his soul was taken by Tsung, an event that would lead up to the events of the [[Mortal Kombat (1992 video game)|first arcade game]].
   
 
In ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]'', his soul was freed after Shang Tsung was killed by [[Raiden]]'s failed attempt to destroy the [[Onaga|Dragon King]], finally giving his soul peace after over five centuries of torment.
 
In ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]'', his soul was freed after Shang Tsung was killed by [[Raiden]]'s failed attempt to destroy the [[Onaga|Dragon King]], finally giving his soul peace after over five centuries of torment.
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Kung Lao's ending in ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011)]] ''states that he is the reincarnation of the Great Kung Lao. He learns this after touching his "ancestor's" tombstone and being filled with his memories. He was reincarnated so that he could avenge his failings. As this has never been brought up in the main storyline it's unknown whether or not it's canon.
 
Kung Lao's ending in ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011)]] ''states that he is the reincarnation of the Great Kung Lao. He learns this after touching his "ancestor's" tombstone and being filled with his memories. He was reincarnated so that he could avenge his failings. As this has never been brought up in the main storyline it's unknown whether or not it's canon.
   
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He appeared in [[Fire God Liu Kang]]'s ending of ''[[Mortal Kombat 11]]: Aftermath'', where he was seen at the forge at the [[Wu Shi Academy]], when he was greeted by Liu Kang, who chose him as his next champion.
In ''[[Mortal Kombat 11]],'' his spirit can be summoned by [[Kung Lao]].
 
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
In the comics, he appears as a person in his 30s. He wears a maroon red bandana and spiked wristbands. He also wears traditional Kung Fu red pants along with tabi shoes and a yellow sash.
 
In the comics, he appears as a person in his 30s. He wears a maroon red bandana and spiked wristbands. He also wears traditional Kung Fu red pants along with tabi shoes and a yellow sash.
   
==Mortal Kombat Konquest==
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==Mortal Kombat: Conquest==
In ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|Mortal Kombat: Konquest]]'', the Great Kung Lao is portrayed by [[Paolo Montalban]]. While ''K''''onquest'' was not part of the [[Wikipedia:Canon (fiction)|canon]] storyline the ''Mortal Kombat'' games follow, it nevertheless was immensely popular among the fan community, as he was mentioned in the first movie.
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In ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]]'', the Great Kung Lao is portrayed by [[Paolo Montalban]]. While ''Conquest'' was not part of the [[Wikipedia:Canon (fiction)|canon]] storyline the ''Mortal Kombat'' games follow, it nevertheless was immensely popular among the fan community, as he was mentioned in the [[Mortal Kombat (1995 film)|first movie]].
   
 
[[File:Another_Picture_of_Great_Kung_Lao.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Paolo Montalban]] as Kung Lao]]
 
[[File:Another_Picture_of_Great_Kung_Lao.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Paolo Montalban]] as Kung Lao]]
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==Abilities==
 
==Abilities==
 
A master of martial arts from the [[Order of Light]], Kung Lao's fighting prowess is unmatched by Earthrealm's inhabitants.
 
A master of martial arts from the [[Order of Light]], Kung Lao's fighting prowess is unmatched by Earthrealm's inhabitants.
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==Quotes==
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=== Mortal Kombat 11 ===
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==== Story Mode ====
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*''"Where did [[Liu Kang|you]]--"''
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*''"Who? Who are you?"''
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*''"God of--"''
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*''"Forgive my disrespect, my Lord!"''
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*''"The [[Kung Lao]] you knew?"''
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*''"Trained? For what?"''
   
 
==Character Relationships==
 
==Character Relationships==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
   
*In ''K''''onquest'', in the first episode of the series he is seen wearing his descendant's ''[[MK3]]'' costume.
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*In ''Conquest'', in the first episode of the series he is seen wearing his descendant's ''[[MK3]]'' costume.
 
*His appearance in ''Mortal Kombat (2011)'' is nearly identical to his appearance in the [[Comic Books|''Mortal Kombat'' comics]] drawn by [[John Tobias]].
 
*His appearance in ''Mortal Kombat (2011)'' is nearly identical to his appearance in the [[Comic Books|''Mortal Kombat'' comics]] drawn by [[John Tobias]].
 
*It is unknown if his bandana and spiked wristbands have any relation to the pieces Liu Kang uses. Liu Kang started using the outfit after his first win in Mortal Kombat.
 
*It is unknown if his bandana and spiked wristbands have any relation to the pieces Liu Kang uses. Liu Kang started using the outfit after his first win in Mortal Kombat.
 
*In ''[[Mortal Kombat 11]],'' his spirit can be summoned by [[Kung Lao]].
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*''[[Mortal Kombat 11#Aftermath|Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath]] ''marks the first time the Great Kung Lao appears physically outside flashblacks in the game series.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
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<gallery>
Great Kung Lao in Mk3 Costume.jpg|Paolo Montalban as the original Kung Lao (the Great Kung Lao)
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Great Kung Lao in Mk3 Costume.jpg|Paolo Montalban as the Great Kung Lao in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]]''
MKC-KungLao.jpg|Official wallpaper of Great Kung Lao in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest''
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MKC-KungLao.jpg|Official wallpaper of the Great Kung Lao in ''Conquest''
 
MKCkunglao.jpg
 
MKCkunglao.jpg
File:Pantallazo-1.png|Paolo Montalban plays as the Great Kung Lao in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest''
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File:Pantallazo-1.png
GreatKungLaoSpiritMK11.jpg|The Spirit of Great Kung Lao in ''Mortal Kombat 11''
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Great kung lao.jpg|Great Kung Lao in ''MK (2011)''.
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GreatKungLaoSpiritMK11.jpg|The Spirit of the Great Kung Lao in ''Mortal Kombat 11''
Kung Lao Ending - Mortal Kombat 11 Arcade Ladder Ending - 60FPS 1080p HD --0-00-20-302.png|Kung Lao's ending
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Kung Lao Ending - Mortal Kombat 11 Arcade Ladder Ending - 60FPS 1080p HD --0-00-20-302.png|The Great Kung Lao in [[Kung Lao]]'s ''Mortal Kombat 11'' ending
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MK Legends-Great Kung Lao.png|Great Kung Lao in ''[[Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge]]''
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Liu Kang meets Great Kung Lao.jpeg
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GreatKungLao_MK11.png|Great Kung Lao as he appears in ''[[Mortal_Kombat_11#Aftermath|Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   

Revision as of 03:13, 7 July 2020

 
 
Trained? For what?
 

 

—Great Kung Lao to Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Fire God Liu Kang's ending.

The Great Kung Lao is a character occasionally referenced in the game series and featured in the television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest. He is the ancestor of the present-day Kung Lao, Kung Jin and Liu Kang.

About the Great Kung Lao

Being the first person on Earthrealm to represent the Order of Light in Mortal Kombat, he would do battle with the evil sorcerer and shapeshifter Shang Tsung (500 years before Liu Kang would do the same). As champion, Lao could not age.

Despite Tsung having the advantage of winning nine consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments, The Great Kung Lao defeated him and became Grand Champion, saving Earthrealm in the process. While it is common for the victor to take his opponent's life, Kung Lao spared the sorcerer.

Greatkunglaovsshangtsung

The Great Kung Lao defeating Shang Tsung

Fifty years later, Shang Tsung, the now-old man he spared half a century before, had corrupted the tournament. Kung Lao was defeated by Goro, the Shokan prince. Afterwards, his soul was taken by Tsung, an event that would lead up to the events of the first arcade game.

In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his soul was freed after Shang Tsung was killed by Raiden's failed attempt to destroy the Dragon King, finally giving his soul peace after over five centuries of torment.

Kung Lao's ending in Mortal Kombat (2011) states that he is the reincarnation of the Great Kung Lao. He learns this after touching his "ancestor's" tombstone and being filled with his memories. He was reincarnated so that he could avenge his failings. As this has never been brought up in the main storyline it's unknown whether or not it's canon.

He appeared in Fire God Liu Kang's ending of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, where he was seen at the forge at the Wu Shi Academy, when he was greeted by Liu Kang, who chose him as his next champion.

Appearance

In the comics, he appears as a person in his 30s. He wears a maroon red bandana and spiked wristbands. He also wears traditional Kung Fu red pants along with tabi shoes and a yellow sash.

Mortal Kombat: Conquest

In Mortal Kombat: Conquest, the Great Kung Lao is portrayed by Paolo Montalban. While Conquest was not part of the canon storyline the Mortal Kombat games follow, it nevertheless was immensely popular among the fan community, as he was mentioned in the first movie.

Another Picture of Great Kung Lao

Paolo Montalban as Kung Lao

Kung Lao was raised in the Order of Light, a monastery of Shaolin Monks. While he lived happily with his family and friends, Kung Lao prepared for his entire life to fight in Mortal Kombat. He was trained thoroughly under the monastery's phenomenal martial artists, teaching him moves many would think impossible. All of Kung Lao's training made him undeniably the monastery's best fighter.

After leaving the monastery, Kung Lao established himself in the trading post of Zhu Zin, that was owned by the Reylands. Living with him were two other strong fighters, Jen's former bodyguard Siro, and the former thief Taja. Kung Lao made his living by fighting against the Outworld murderers and all those who threatened those he cared about. But every day, he also lived with two big regrets: the untimely death of his beloved Jen, and the mercy he showed to the miserable sorcerer Shang Tsung.

Greatkunglaovsgoro

The Great Kung Lao defeated by Goro

Abilities

A master of martial arts from the Order of Light, Kung Lao's fighting prowess is unmatched by Earthrealm's inhabitants.

Quotes

Mortal Kombat 11

Story Mode

  • "Where did you--"
  • "Who? Who are you?"
  • "God of--"
  • "Forgive my disrespect, my Lord!"
  • "The Kung Lao you knew?"
  • "Trained? For what?"

Character Relationships

  • Defeated Shang Tsung to become Champion of Mortal Kombat.
  • 50 years later, he was defeated and killed by Goro, and Shang Tsung took his soul.
  • His soul was freed after the death of Shang Tsung in the fight against Onaga, the Dragon King.
  • Can be summoned by Kung Lao to assist in battle.

Trivia

  • In Conquest, in the first episode of the series he is seen wearing his descendant's MK3 costume.
  • His appearance in Mortal Kombat (2011) is nearly identical to his appearance in the Mortal Kombat comics drawn by John Tobias.
  • It is unknown if his bandana and spiked wristbands have any relation to the pieces Liu Kang uses. Liu Kang started using the outfit after his first win in Mortal Kombat.
  • In Mortal Kombat 11, his spirit can be summoned by Kung Lao.
  • Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath marks the first time the Great Kung Lao appears physically outside flashblacks in the game series.

Gallery