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Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (born Fanene Pita Anderson; April 6, 1937 – June 13, 1982), better known as Peter Maivia, was a Samoan-American professional wrestler, actor and stunt coordinator. Maivia was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via adoption, and was also part of the famous Anoaʻi family via blood brother pact.
High Chief Peter Maivia’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Jan 12, 2021 · A look back on the life, career, and tragic death of WWE Hall of Famer Peter Maivia, who was the maternal grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (April 6, 1937 – June 13, 1982) was a Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and was also the promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance's promotions in Hawaii.
Actor: You Only Live Twice. "High Chief" Peter Maivia, originally from Samoa, wrestled for several years in Asia and the United States. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWF (now WWE), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff.
Jun 4, 2020 · Peter Maivia is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame (2008) and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2016). High Chief Peter Maivia passed away on June 13, 1982 at the age of 45.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. NWA World Tag Team Champion. 2008 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. BIOGRAPHY. When one thinks of great multi-generation families in sports-entertainment, several...
Peter Maivia was a Samoan professional wrestler. He was the pioneer who spearheaded the legacy of Maivia-Johnson family in the arena of sports and entertainment. A WWE wrestler, Maivia not just represented the Samoan Anoa'i dynasty at the South-western United States, but also on the global front.
Full wrestling profile of Peter Maivia, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams, appearance changes, and more.
Actor: You Only Live Twice. "High Chief" Peter Maivia, originally from Samoa, wrestled for several years in Asia and the United States. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWF (now WWE), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff.
