you people. you know so little. Raiden is gonna be in Deception dead or alive cuz they have a bio written for him. he coulnt have sacrifices his elder god powers cuz he did that in deadly alliance. Rember the lil campfire scene. "I have relinquished my status as elder god to return to earth.:" that i s a dircet quote. it would be a nice surprise to see him get blown up though like when we all saw our beloved liu kang get his neck snapped. but one way or another he will be in it. if he does play a big role i think Raiden willbe the one to make the big Deception and screw all of the earth warriors.