Daniel Bryan is making his WWE debut in this match and he's facing the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. At this time, Chris Jericho had just won the title at Elimination Chamber after Shawn Michaels interfered and cost Undertaker the match. He was on his way to Wrestlemania XXVI where he would successfully defend against Edge.

Jericho is the pro for Wade Barrett and Daniel Bryan's pro is then-reigning United States Champion and Tag Team Champion The Miz.