 The New Day defend all their tag team titles under the Freebird rule, with all three members being recognized as champions.The early months of the stable as stereotypical black gospel babyface characters were marked by largely negative reactions from fans and critics alike, but after transitioning their characters into heels fanatically obsessed with the "power of positivity" in April 2015, they began to receive acclaim for their entertainment value, as well as for their in-ring performances.In 2015, the trio were collectively named "WWE Wrestler of the Year" by "Rolling Stone", while also being recognized as the "Best Gimmick" of the year by the "Wrestling Observer Newsletter".