In a viral moment that blurred the lines between sports and entertainment, Wayne Rooney's slap on WWE Superstar Wade Barrett during Monday Night Raw captivated audiences worldwide.

The altercation, born from a playful Twitter exchange, escalated when Barrett, a passionate Preston fan still smarting from Rooney's 88th minute penalty against his club, provocatively challenged Rooney from the ring.

Positioned in the audience in Manchester, Rooney responded with a slap, merging his love for wrestling and boxing with real-life drama, and turning a light-hearted feud into a global social media sensation.