I've got to agree with you. Personally, I think Kyle succeeded at becoming Hal's equal. But if the only Lantern at the time only became the equal of one member of the Corps at his best, it does kind of say that one member is enough.
Still, even with Hal likely to be the big hero at the end of this I'm sure there will be plenty of other GL's and other Corps kicking ass.
Remember Sinestro War? Hal and Kyle may have gotten to outsmart and beat up Sinestro, but it was Guy and John who got the emotional moments and to do the really cool shit. Dropping War World on the Anti-Monitor anyone?