Shang Tsung's Fatality: Shang Tsung himself was originally supposed to have a Fatality where he would quickly lop off the victim's head with his katana but was removed.A similar animation would be used in Mortal Kombat II during the roll call.

Shang Tsung's Laugh: Shang Tsung originally had an animation where he would place his hands on his hips and laugh in triumph.