Something I found interesting, which is news to me that has to relate to this thread. Supposed Gotti actually went along with the panel thing that Castellano proposed to him? Gotti wasn't the only one who rose through the ranks and was being considered and talked about as being the next boss. Castellano also had Thomas Gambino in mind as his successor, as well as Tommy Bilotti. But to keep peace, he proposed a three man panel, Gambino, Bilotti & Gotti. But Gotti refused it and thought Castellano was mocking him by making such an offer. Pure ego obviously. But I tend to think the Gambino's would've been in a lot better shape than they were after Gotti, had Gambino had a say in running things.