I agree that if Belmo gave Storm an ultimatum, they would cut Rash. Rash is talented for sure, but Storm has invested a lot in their relationship with Belmo and wouldn't risk having him walk away. Belmo is too valuable to Storm for brand awareness, social media presence, and Q score.
Does anyone have an estimate as to how many more bowling balls 900 Global sold after Rash started throwing them on TV vs. how many balls Storm has sold because of Belmo? I don't think a stat like that would bode well for Rash if that is what it came down to.