: A real-world figure who founded "The Corporation," a powerful Cuban-American crime syndicate. While Battle did have extensive dealings with the Italian mafia, there is no historical documentation confirming he was a business partner or close acquaintance of Bumpy Johnson.
: Desperate for an ally to deter the Italians, Bumpy seeks out Jose Miguel Battle , a Cuban mobster and gun-smuggler. Initially, Battle declines after consulting his Santería advisor, but he later agrees to the partnership after witnessing Bumpy’s defiance before the Five Families. godfather of harlem s03e02.mp4
: The title "Alzado" refers to the Cuban fighters who fought against Spanish rule. Battle views Bumpy as a fellow "Alzado"—a rebel who refuses to be "put back in a cage" after experiencing freedom. Malcolm X’s Parallel Journey : A real-world figure who founded "The Corporation,"
: Following Joe Colombo’s "gentleman’s kidnapping" of Bumpy’s wife, Mayme, Bumpy prepares for all-out war. Colombo attempts to pressure Bumpy into a partnership where Bumpy would give up 25% of his profits and control over a multi-million dollar chop shop operation. Malcolm X’s Parallel Journey : Following Joe Colombo’s