Yep, but at least the industry isn't as limited now and the E isn't as petty as it used to be under Vince. A lot people can go to another promotion, try and raise their stock and come back. Hell, they don't even have to do all of that. Nia, Michin, Dakota, Chelsea, Shawn Spears, Malakai.etc were or are welcomed back.
He's a Paul guy. Granted he's the only one of that stable that was actually doing anything of note. It was dumb attaching him to Ellering and AOP. He didn't need them as he can talk and is good enough muscle on his own.