Neil was old school, and having him as boss would've kept the family stable for a few more decades.
Going on the assumption that Gotti might have been Neil's underboss and next in line...it would have been a wash.
If Neil was the don, Gotti may have succeeded him after his death in December 1986. In real life, Gotti took over the family after Paul's whacking in December 1986.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
