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   Lia Maivia. Ofelia "Lia" Maivia [1] ( née Fuataga; August 6, 1927 [A] – October 19, 2008) [2] was a Samoan professional wrestling promoter. Maivia was the wife of Samoan professional wrestler Peter Maivia and the grandmother of actor and wrestler, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock.

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3. www.wwe.com › superstars › lia-maiviaLia Maivia | WWE

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   Lia Maivia was a pioneering woman promoter and the matriarch of the Anoa'i wrestling dynasty. Learn about her life, achievements, and legacy in the WWE Hall of Fame profile.

4. www.nbcnews.com › news › asian-americaThe Rock's grandmother, Lia Maivia, will join the WWE Hall of ...

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   Apr 3, 2024 · By Kimmy Yam. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be welcoming a late wrestling trailblazer — his grandmother — into the WWE Hall of Fame. Johnson will induct Lia Maivia, one of the first women...

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   Why did Lia Maivia shout in Samoan?

   • When Johnson's grandfather was in a match in San Francisco, and was getting beaten by his opponent, Lia Maivia came into the ring, and started beating her husband's opponent with her wooden clog shoe leading Peter Maivia to shout in Samoan to stop beating his opponent up and that the opponent was Maivia's friend.

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   Is Lia Maivia a Hall of Famer?

   • Lia Maivia unfortunately suffered a heart attack and passed away in October 2008. Maivia's impact on the wrestling world, when WWE and other promotions were still in their infant stages, remains unmatched, thus making her potential Hall of Fame induction truly well deserved. The Rock has never shied away from talking about his struggles growing up.

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   Who is Lia Maivia on 'the rock'?

   • All members of his family and popular wrestling stars were recreated in the show, one of the most vital figures being Lia Maivia, portrayed by Ana Tuisila. The Rock opened up about one incident when his grandmother had been indicted by the FBI and sent back to Samoa.

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   Who is Lia Maivia married to?

   • Lia Maivia (real name Ofelia Maivia) was married to 'High Chief' Peter Maivia. The couple tied the knot in 1953. The Samoan family is known for their legacy and contributions to laying the foundation of the wrestling industry today. Lia was one of the first few women who dedicated their lives to promoting wrestling in those days.

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Lia Maivia was a pioneer in wrestling promotion and a protector of the Johnson family. She faced hardships such as homelessness and deportation, but was honored by her grandson Dwayne Johnson in 2024.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Lia Maivia, the matriarch of the Anoa'i family and a pioneer of women's wrestling promotion, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024. She was the wife of WWE Hall of Famer Peter Maivia and the mother of Rocky Johnson, the grandfather of The Rock.

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    Mar 15, 2024 · Lia Maivia was a Samoan wrestling promoter and the wife of Peter Maivia, The Rock's grandfather. She influenced The Rock's decision to become a wrestler and is rumored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024.