Also going to be controversial here and say yes. Ik people hate him, but he honestly has potential if NRS can do it right. Like, on paper, his design & powers could be really fun.
I could see him having the ability that when he blocks attacks, he stores the kinetic energy from those hits and can use that in a variety of ways. (It's basically like the MCU Black Panther suit.) He could amplify his weapons, send the energy out in a blast which could stun the opponent, etc. I understand the hatred for the character, I wasn't obsessed with him either, but there IS potential to make something dope out of him. Hell, I'd prefer him over some characters we got in MK11. and if I have to choose between Cole Young & a guest character...I'mma go with Cole Young.
I could even see him having a Lethal Clinch type of grab or a stance that allows him to utilize his more aggressive MMA style. I'm just saying there's a lot potential!
Plus, totally unrelated, Lewis Tan is very handsome. But that fact has NOT influenced my opinion on Cole Young whatsoever.