"I've only cried twice because of a sporting event
: when Happy Gilmore accidentally killed Chubbs, and...when Apollo died."
: when Happy Gilmore accidentally killed Chubbs, and...when Apollo died."- Apollo Creed's death in the ring. He's killed instantly by one particularly hard blow to the head during his No-Holds-Barred Beatdown from Drago. It's especially sad because how close Rocky and Apollo had gotten after the third movie. Rocky's Eulogy doesn't help much, nor does Drago's own Lack of Empathy at having outright killed his opponent.Rocky: I'll never forget you, Apollo.
- Plus, the crowd were chanting his name just before the match began. He may not have been the world heavyweight champion any more, but it's clear the audience still loved him.
- Making it worse is seeing Apollo's wife trying to rush to the ring and being blocked by the massive crowd, all while fearfully calling out for her husband. Just prior, she clearly realized how much danger Apollo was really in, and unsuccessfully tried to stop the match.
- And now Harsher in Hindsight after we've seen the effect it had on his son Adonis.
- Even harsher that ever as Creator/Carl Weathers, the man behind the role, passed away on February 1, 2024.
- Paulie's speech, just before the fight with Drago.Paulie: I know sometimes I act stupid and I say stupid things, but you kept me around and other people would have said "drop that bum". You give me respect. You know it's kinda hard for me to say these kinda things, cuz it ain't my way, but if I could just unzip myself and step out and be someone else, I'd wanna be you. You're all heart, Rock.
