Why did Rocky have to injure himself though? Sure, that's a quick and easy way for him to leave the team but...why through an injury?
Rocky is in the same maths class as Billy. As in, Billy Cranston, kid genius. Plus, he's a skilled martial artist that won a competition on screen and has won many more back in Stone Canyon. He can hold his own against the likes to Jason and Tommy physically and is on the same level mentally as Billy (though the latter part is very downplayed due to his 'goofball' role)
He could've gotten a scholarship to some college and had a whole moral dilemma over his work as a ranger-bonus if it means moving away and it'd help support his family. He could've pulled an Omega. He could've been offered to take his sports to the next level like Kim
But no! They decided to have him literally throw himself out of the show ring and willingly give his role up to a literal child. Heck! They could've still given him a supporting role by having him get kidnapped with Jason and Kim! BUT NO!
*sigh* I just want Rocky justice smh at you Zordon













