 Checkmated by the Luciano-Costello-Anastasia alliance, Genovese was forced to swallow his ambitions and plan for the future.To further embarrass Genovese, Luciano encouraged Anastasia and Genovese to settle their differences and shake hands in front of the other bosses.This symbolic gesture was meant to prevent another bloody gang war such as the Castellammarese War of 1930–1931.