As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Styles was drafted back to the Raw brand. On the October 19 episode of "Raw", Styles debuted a new bodyguard, Omos before defeating Matt Riddle. At Survivor Series, Styles captained Team Raw to a clean sweep victory against Team SmackDown. Shortly after the event, Styles would begin a feud with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. At , Styles faced McIntyre for the title in a TLC match but failed to win as the The Miz unsuccessfully cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase during the match. At the Royal Rumble, Styles competed in his third rumble match but failed to win after being eliminated by Braun Strowman. At Elimination Chamber, Styles unsuccessfully challenged for the WWE Championship inside the steel structure after being the final man eliminated by current champion Drew McIntyre. Following The New Day's record-breaking 11th Tag Team Championship victory, Styles and Omos challenged the duo to a Championship match at WrestleMania 37 which The New Day accepted.