John Cena talks WrestleMania, childhood on 'Tonight Show'

March 23 (UPI) -- John Cena shared his excitement for WrestleMania Wednesday on The Tonight Show, and told fans what to expect from WWE's biggest event.

"Excitement, lights, extravaganza, happiness, bewilderment, joy," were the words Cena used to describe WrestleMania to host Jimmy Fallon after reminding the audience that it takes place on April 2.

"Dreams will be crushed and made," the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion continued.

Cena also told Fallon that grew up watching WWE and the host shared a photo of a young Cena holding up a makeshift championship belt.

"My dad was the absolute biggest wrestling fan of all and I was introduced to WWE at a very young age," the Cenation Leader said. He explained that he would wrestle in the basement with his four brothers.

"I guess that's why I love it so much," Cena said of WrestleMania, which allows him to live out his childhood dreams.

The pair then took part in the Whisper Challenge which saw Cena correctly guess on his first try the word Fallon was whispering while he listened to loud music on a pair of headphones.

"No one's ever gotten it on the first one," Fallon said in shock.

Cena is set to team up with his girlfriend Nikki Bella at WrestleMania to take on The Miz and his wife Maryse in order to determine who is WWE's top power couple.