Legendary Manchester United player Wayne Rooney was made fun of by WWE star Drew McIntyre as he made an unexpected cameo at a live wrestling event in London.
After retiring in 2021 with five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League trophy, and a Europa League medal, Rooney’s illustrious 19-year career came to an end.
Wayne Rooney, a legend of Manchester United, saw a live WWE show.
During the show, British celebrity and WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre made fun of Rooney.
The record scorer for United then turned to management, spending brief periods of time at Derby, DC United, and Birmingham before being fired in January following a terrible three-month run.
Now that he is coaching the Plymouth Argyles, the 38-year-old strategist is taking time off to spend with his family.
During WWE’s European tour, the renowned striker made the most of his downtime by hosting a house event at The O2 Arena on Friday that was not broadcast on television.
Before his match against Jey Uso, Scottish great McIntyre—a heel in the sport—seen him sitting in the front row with his two sons.
The three-time world champion first complimented Rooney on his incredible football feat in front of 16,000 people.
In front of 16,000 spectators, the three-time world champion initially praised Rooney for his amazing football accomplishment.
The Rangers supporter then went on to disparage his fellow British person by pointing out that, although being the same age, he nevertheless looks far better than the Everton hero.
“Speaking of British legends,” McIntyre stated Is Wayne Rooney there?
From one British great to another, you were the freaking man in your day, and for that I have to give this man his props.
“But don’t we share the same age? How on earth did that happen to you?
Rooney is a huge admirer of professional wrestling and has interacted briefly with several WWE performers in the past.
Wade Barrett, a fellow Brit, confronted the legendary player from England back in 2015 at a Manchester RAW show.
Preston supporter The United fan favourite slapped Barrett across the face after Barrett made fun of him as he was seated in the front row.
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 realised 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 utilised his Money in the Bank briefcase to gain the title of new champion because McIntyre was now exposed.