Joseph Massino was also a great gangster even though he turned into the WPP but he had a lot of power and was one of the most influental and powerful guys in NY. It was even said that the commission planned to hatch the Colombo family up and let Lucchese absorb them, but Bonanno got the Colombos out of it. They also wanted to rename the famiy 'Massino Crime Family'
The whole thing is how strong you are and how much power you got and how fucking mean you are—that's what makes you rise in the mob. Every day's a fucking struggle, because you don't know who's looking to knock you off, especially when you become a captain or boss. Every day, somebody's looking to dispose of you and take your position. You always got to be on your toes. Every fucking day is a scam day to keep your power and position."
