The moment Hugh Jackman loses it: Hollywood star unleashes on WWE legend John Cena in shock video

By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 22:43 GMT, 18 December 2017 | Updated: 00:23 GMT, 19 December 2017

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He's known for his ability to entertain on the big screen and off.

And that's exactly what Hollywood star Hugh Jackman did, when he appeared on The Late Show With James Corden.

The 49-year-old Australian hunk unleashed on WWE legend John Cena on the show, playfully 'reverse trash-talking' the 40-year-old.

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The moment Hugh Jackman (L) loses it: Hollywood star unleashes on WWE legend John Cena (R)

'Reverse trash-talking' is when you get worked up and come across as aggressive, but don't say anything bad.

Hugh got up in John's face - almost as if he was in a WWE wrestling ring - screaming at him, but saying how good he looked in his suit.

John joked he was 'training' Hugh.

Pretending he's a wrestler! The 49-year-old Australian hunk unleashed on WWE legend John, on The Late Show With James Corden, playfully 'reverse trash-talking' the 40-year-old

Impressive: Hugh got up in John's face - almost as if he was in a wrestling ring - screaming at him, but saying how good he looked in his suit. Hugh finished to cheers from the audience

'Is that it, John Cena, is that it? With your blue eyes, and your perfect hair, and your beautiful three-piece suit, your fashionable, expensive, three-piece suit!' Hugh began, getting red in the face.

'You look amazing, John Cena, you understand me? You are amazing!'

Hugh finished to cheers from the audience and laughter from host James.

'He's ready,' John said.

Latest role: Hugh is promoting his new film, The Greatest Showman, which stars the likes of Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and Zendaya

Hugh then 'reverse trash-talked' to the viewers at home as the show went to an ad break.

Hugh is promoting his new film, The Greatest Showman, which also stars Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and Zendaya.

The show is based on the story of P.T Barnum, an American showman, with Hugh playing the famous man.

The biopic will compete for the Motion Picture Comedy/Musical trophy and the Original Song award when the Beverly Hills ceremony of the Golden Globes airs on January 7 on NBC.