One of the big things fans were curious about with the Mortal Kombat 1 reboot was just how much of the old lore would be excised. Well, quite a bit has indeed been cut or retooled as the Fire God Liu Kang charts a new era. It's evident with arcs like Shao Kahn transformed into the more tragic General Shao, and Reptile being a former slave.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/mk1-deadly-alliance-deception-armageddon-remix/