Jackman calls out star wrestler

Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has flexed his muscles, taunting WWE superstar John Cena with a blunt warning that he's out to ruin his life.

Labeling himself "The Flying Aussie", Jackman tuned into his inner Randy "Macho Man" Savage to call out the former world heavyweight champion with a classic piece of improv during an appearance on US sports show, SportsCenter.

Jackman was on the set at ESPN promoting X-Men: Days of Future Past when he warned Cena he was coming for him.

“John Cena, you know who you talking to. You’re talking to the ‘Flying Aussie’,” a bearded Jackman said as he stalked toward the camera.

Urging the cameraman to come closer, Wolverine mockingly added: “I’m the Flying Aussie and I’m coming off that top rope.

“See how I’m dark now?," he said as he emerged from the shadows. "You’re not going to see me coming! It’s going to be like this, John Cena!”

Cena, who regularly visits Australia with the WWE, is a current wrestler and actor. It is not yet known whether he'll accept the challenge.