RIght or wrong, Joey has the reputation and image of being a stand up guy, someone who has put in work, and has been a strong leader, while Jr has the opposite, was not a strong leader, most likely didnt put in work, yea he did some time but he tried his best to get out if it, these guys are not the same.

If Joey wants to talk, he has a higher level of repsect among us viewers and his peers than Jr ever did or will have.