Emily has always been forward about getting players feedback. It was clear before the WPA/MR break that Emily was rallying players into her organization.
Emily's leadership style is a strong departure from the Draconian policies of the WPA and hypocrisy of nineball and heyball decisions.
Players are always able to provide input to MR and it seems policies get corrected. However WPA President Singh issues commands as opposed to support players.
Players have options and if they only know federation play, it could take some convincing to convert them to MR play.
Players just have to open up to Emily. It happens in organizational meetings often, a woman starts a new direction and everyone drags their feet until their job or product is on the line.
SVB is setting the tone. His public support is the beginning of the Matchroom shift.