Good point about the Luccheses being in turmoil, mulberry.

But the opponent was the Luccheses plus the Genoveses. Their combined power made them stronger than the Gambinos.

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)