After the events of "Mortal Kombat Gold", he became Earthrealm's new protector, succeeding Raiden, who had earned his place as an Elder God.
He became Earthrealm's new protector. This was after the events of "Mortal Kombat Gold". He was succeeding Raiden. This was after the events of "Mortal Kombat Gold". Raiden had earned his place as an Elder God.