They would have, but they could have still decided to keep it open. Now with Apollo buying CF, Apollo will be cutting spending everywhere.
And you think removing Son of Beast will not have a HUGE cost?
Who owns Kings Island will have very little, if any, effect on the decision to remove/repair/let stand but not operate Son of Beast.
people, if SOB is closed it will stand for a long time before it is tore out. Even more now with the new news. First task will be to Clean up Debt. not cause more.