As part of the 2019 draft, Miz was drafted to the SmackDown brand. During the November 1 episode of "SmackDown", NXT wrestler Tommaso Ciampa disrupted an edition of "Miz TV" to air his grievances towards Miz, accusing him of being self-centered. He subsequently challenged Ciampa to a match, which he would lose via pinfall. The following month, Miz began a feud with Universal Champion Bray Wyatt, who, under his sinister alter ego "The Fiend", proclaimed he wanted to become part of Miz's family. He would later attack Miz backstage. Subsequently, a non-title match between Miz and Wyatt was arranged for the pay-per-view, which Miz lost.