MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre during a surprise appearance in a live wrestling show in London.
Rooney’s glittering 19-year career came to an end in 2021 when he retired with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy and a Europa League honour under his belt.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney attended a WWE live show
WWE superstar and British icon Drew McIntyre trolled Rooney during the show
United’s record scorer then pursued a managerial career and had short stints at Derby, DC United and Birmingham, who sacked him in January after a disastrous three-month spell.
The 38-year-old tactician is now a free agent and enjoying some time off with his family.
The legendary striker took advantage of his free time as WWE visited the UK during their European tour to stage a non-televised house show at The O2 Arena on Friday.
Scottish legend McIntyre, who wrestles as a heel – which is a wrestling term for a bad guy – spotted him sitting in the front row with his two sons before his match against Jey Uso.
At first the three-time world champion complimented Rooney for his incredible football success in front of 16,000 fans.
But then the Rangers fan proceeded to trash talk his fellow Brit by pointing out that they’re the same age but somehow he looks much better than the Everton hero.
McIntyre said: “Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?
“I’ve got to give this man his props, from one British legend to another, you were the freaking man in your day.
“But, aren’t we the same age? What the hell happened to you?!”
Rooney is an avid professional wrestling fan and has had some previous brushings with WWE superstars.
Back in 2015, the England great was confronted by fellow Brit Wade Barrett during an episode of RAW in Manchester.
Preston fan Barrett mocked him as he sat in the front row and that led to the United favourite slapping him across the face.
It is quite improbable that Rooney and McIntyre will work together because the Scottish Warrior is currently vying for the World Heavyweight Championship.
McIntyre ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign at WrestleMania 40 and realized his dream of lifting the world title in front of an audience at the Showcase of the Immortals.
But after the former WWE Champion kept making fun of him, The Best in the World attacked CM Punk violently while he was sat at the commentary desk.
Damian Priest utilized his Money in the Bank briefcase to gain the title of new champion because McIntyre was now exposed.