I’d like to hear AA’s side of the story.
According to another article, the flight was changed to a different aircraft with fewer first class seats available and through an automated process, Juvenile (and not his wife) was selected for the downgrade.
I'd be kinda pissed as well and expecting not only a significant refund in the ticket difference but additional compensation via mileage points or something commensurate.
FWIW, I paid extra for an aisle seat on a long flight. The flight was cancelled and I was rebooked with a center seat and zero refund.
I hate the airlines.