The New Day has quickly transformed into one of the most hated tag teams on the WWE roster ... they didn't have a celebratory feel about them. They were just like, it was another night.

You pitch based on what you feel will get you on TV ... Even as the WWE acknowledges the incredible staying power of The New Day, their breakup continues to be teased on WWE programming.

Tom Pestock believes somebody with the power to "kill creative" was holding him down in WWE, hurting his momentum ... reinvent yourself, new moves, lose a little weight, blah, blah, blah.’ ...

On the December 2 edition of the red brand, the stage was set for The New Day's 10th anniversary celebration. The former WWE Champion made ... t have a celebratory feel about them.