McIntyre, who like Rooney is 38 years old, couldn’t resist the chance to have a jab at the former England star.

Addressing the crowd of 16,000, McIntyre said: ‘Speaking of British legends… Is that Wayne Rooney?

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was trolled by wrestler Drew McIntyre

McIntyre made a joke about Rooney’s appearance in front of the 16,000-strong crowd

Rooney is currently without a club after he was sacked as manager of Birmingham in January

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‘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?!’

At WrestleMania 40, McIntyre won the belt and ended Seth Rollins’ 316-day reign.

In 2015 Wade Barrett mocked Rooney during an episode of RAW, with the striker subsequently slapping him across the face.

In February this year, Rooney refused to rule out taking part in a big-money bout with KSI’s Misfits Boxing.

Rooney was sacked by Birmingham in January. He previously had spells in charge of DC United and Derby County.

During his playing career Rooney scored 253 times for United as he became the club’s all-time record goalscorer.

He also scored 53 goals for England, with only Harry Kane having scored more times for the Three Lions.