Oh, you’re absolutely right, but my point is that there were a lot of talented, hardworking guys who never went as far as they should have because of company politics.
Hunter cemented his political standing, earning him the biggest return for his work.
Whereas guys like Steamboat, who were never cozy with the brass, never made it as far as they deserved despite having the abilities.
HHH was a top guy before marrying into the Klan McMahon, but it's naive to think it didn’t help him somehow, somewhere along the way.