Finish Him has been a signature Mortal Kombat moment since the original arcade game, when the announcer prompts the winner to perform a Fatality at the end of a match. The line became inseparable from the series' over-the-top finishing moves and was carried through later Mortal Kombat games, tournaments and streams. As clips spread online, creators began using it far beyond fighting games, as shorthand for any decisive win or final blow. Its short, commanding delivery is why it still works instantly, even for viewers who have never played the game.