Kano is at the first Mortal Kombat tournament, appearing during Shang Tsung addressing all of the kombatants prior to the beginning of the tournament. Kano appears on the bridge high above the Pit after Johnny Cage defeats Sonya in a fight. Kano ambushes Johnny from behind, throwing him from the bridge, and makes a move to kill the incapacitated Sonya. However, Johnny was able to grab onto the edge of the bridge, and leaps back onto the platform to face Kano just as he prepares to kill Sonya. Kano loses the fight, but disappears while Johnny and Sonya engage in a conversation. When Sonya frees Jax from Goro's Lair, she attempts to call for an evacuation for Jax. Shang Tsung appears with Kano, as the rescue helicopter is shot down. Sonya faces Kano in a battle and defeats him. Sonya attempt