Canonically, Kotal turned Goro, legendary champion of the Mortal Kombat tournament for nine generations into a torso with four stumps.
Through his power and leadership he became the actual God of an entire civilization on Earth.
He bitch slapped Kano, one of Earthrealm's strongest and most ruthless warriors, like he owed him money.
Took the half-god Edenian prince Rain and tossed him to the curb like he was a soppy Hefty bag.
Busted Mileena in two after a whole afternoon of slaughtering Baraka clones, while she enjoyed the power of Shinnok's amulet.
Next, he's drinking Shao Khan's blood like wine. No question.