WWE: Footage of Wayne Rooney brilliantly slapping Wade Barrett on 2015 Raw

WWE Clash at the Castle takes place this weekend and let’s hope for something similar to that of Wayne Rooney and Wade Barrett in 2015.

The “feud” between the two began on social media when Rooney’s Manchester United met Preston North End, supported by Barrett, in an FA Cup fifth round clash.

After falling 1-0 behind, United roared back to run out 3-1 winners. However, Barrett (real-name Stu Bennett) had issues with how Rooney won his side’s penalty, which he converted for the third goal.

How about that @WayneRooney dive vs @PNEFC? He won't need to dive when I catch up with him.. #BullHammer #BNB

Rooney threatened to get Stone Cold Steve Austin out of retirement before Barrett suggested a tag team match for the ages, with ex-Bolton and at-the-time Preston striker Kevin Davies in his corner.

.@WayneRooney you and @steveaustinBSR Vs me and @Kevin__Davies at Wrestlemania in 6 weeks. Get it booked @VinceMcMahon.

When Monday Night Raw rolled into Manchester on November 9th, 2015, the “slow build” rivalry came to a head – and who said WWE didn’t do long-term storytelling?!

While stood in the ring with Sheamus, Barrett directed his ire towards the Manchester United and England captain, who was sitting front row with one of his sons. Barrett championed his own credentials while running down Rooney’s.

“In this ring are two men who can be easily be described as championship material. Which is, of course, more than can be said of Wayne Rooney and Manchester United.”

Barrett continued in classic heel fashion, claiming he didn’t like the way Wazza was looking at him but that he wouldn’t go as far as fighting him for one main reason.

“I’d hate for your little boy to sit there and watch his own father fail. Because let’s face it, he