The story was that Ralphie was allegedly killed by New York which to me has me wondering why the others didn't insist Tony do more about it considering the fact killing another family's Capo without its Bosses permission is an act of war

Also Pusy and Richie going into Wit Pro is just a story for outsiders like Carmela and Jackie Jr respectively cause Tony never discussed business with Carmela and didn't want the Fresh Fuckhead of NJ ruining his life in an attempted hit on Tony