Rocky's eye injury, a detached retina from the first fight with Apollo Creed, was serious and nearly ended his career, but it didn't permanently heal in the traditional sense; he had surgery, but the condition lingered, leading to more issues like cavum septum pellucidum later, though the initial eye problem wasn't a major focus in later films, with fan theories suggesting surgery or simply the plot moving on.
Rocky wants his eye to be cut due to heavy swelling from Apollo Creed's attack. Benny cuts him with a razor, blood runs down his face.
In the end, Seth Rollins used the metal stairs to “pop out” a fake eye from Rey Mysterio.
Rocky initially declines and retires from boxing, having surgery for retinal detachment, a condition that could lead to permanent blindness. He marries Adrian, who convinces Rocky to live outside boxing, and she becomes pregnant with her and Rocky's first child soon after.
By the time he got surgery, his vision was nearly gone. Multiple operations followed, but they were unable to save it. Bisping was declared legally blind in his right eye.
He and Konnan lost a "Hair vs. Mask" match to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, meaning Rey had to remove the mask he'd worn since the beginning of his career. This wasn't just about losing a match - it was about destroying a sacred tradition.
6. Johnny Depp – Blind in One Eye Since Birth. Depp has been blind in his left eye and near-sighted in the other since childhood. He's used his platform to show how people adapt and thrive, even with limited vision.
Fetty Wap, the New Jersey rapper known for his infectious hits like "Trap Queen," has a story that's as compelling as his music. But behind the catchy melodies and vibrant persona lies a significant chapter marked by loss and resilience—specifically, how he lost one of his eyes.
He was blinded in the right eye by broken glass as an infant, which led to his signature eye patch in his career.
During a new interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer, Renner said, “I believe I could see my eye with my other eye” when one of them bulged out of its socket. Doctors were able to rebuild the actor's eye socket with metal plates and screws, and he now has full vision in both eyes again.
Taylor Swift
Taylor usually relied on contact lenses to see clearly, which kept her poor eyesight a secret from the public. Eventually, the singer decided to get LASIK to correct her myopia. During an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, a video was revealed of Taylor after LASIK surgery.
It could be either congenital (present by birth) or developed later in life. While mild ptosis can go away on its own, severe cases may require medical attention. If left untreated, severe ptosis can lead to poor vision or blindness.
People actually think Liv injured Rhea when she threw a chair at her, but that was just part of the storyline to prepare for Rhea and Buddy's wedding. Rhea's actual injury happened later when she headbutted someone on Monday Night Raw. So it wasn't Liv's fault at all—why blame her?
On July 24, 2025, the American pro wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71. Hogan had chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a history of atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, beat irregularly and often rapidly.
In 2013, he became legally blind in his right eye after fighting Vitor Belfort, in which a fight-ending head kick had left Bisping with a detached retina. Three years later, Bisping won the UFC middleweight title by knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, becoming the first British fighter to win a UFC Championship.
Darren, affectionately known as “Droz,” was involved in a tragic ring accident while wrestling for the WWE in 1999 that rendered him a quadriplegic. Nevertheless, Droz maintained a championship mindset and lived every day to the fullest even though he was unable to move from the neck down for the past 24 years.
However, popularity of blading declined during the mid-2000's. One reason for this decline was due to heightened awareness of AIDS and hepatitis, which can spread from contact with blood. From July 2008 onward, due to its TV-PG rating, WWE did not allow wrestlers to blade themselves.
Meaning: It signifies Drago's belief that the outcome of the fight, even death, is secondary to the goal of winning. He sees his opponent as expendable and not worthy of his concern.
The death of Apollo Creed in Rocky IVis one of the most devastating moments in cinema history. Although Apollo wasn't the lead in the boxing movie, his death shocked fans of the franchise, especially because of how tragic and unexpected it was.
Paul Walker died in a car accident while filming Fast & Furious 7, but instead of recasting or rewriting, the studio spent $50 million to complete the film using a combination of CGI and Paul's younger brothers as stand-ins for his character Brian.