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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lia_MaiviaLia Maivia - Wikipedia

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   Ofelia "Lia" Maivia (née Fuataga; August 6, 1927 – October 19, 2008) 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.

   • Children: 2
   • Occupation: Professional wrestling promoter

   • Nationality: American Samoan
   • Other names: Leah Maivia

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

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   Lia Maivia: Bio. A matriarch of the legendary Anoa'i family, Lia Maivia shattered glass ceilings as one of the first women to become a powerful sports-entertainment promoter and laid the foundation for one of the most decorated bloodlines in wrestling history. Maivia joins her late husband, WWE Hall of Famer “High Chief” Peter Maivia, in ...

4. people.com › dwayne-johnson-inducting-hisDwayne Johnson Is Inducting His Grandmother Into the WWE Hall ...

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Dwayne Johnson is celebrating the life and legacy of his grandmother, Lia Maivia, as he officially announces her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. Johnson, 51, shared a powerful video tribute ...

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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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   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.

   Who was Lia Maivia? All about the potential WWE Hall of Famer's

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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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   Is Lia Maivia the next WWE Hall of Fame inductee?

   • Lia Maivia is heavily rumored to be the next WWE Hall of Fame inductee this year. Maivia was an integral component of The Rock's interest in wrestling and taking it up as a career. Lia Maivia (real name Ofelia Maivia) was married to 'High Chief' Peter Maivia. The couple tied the knot in 1953.

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

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Johnson will induct Lia Maivia, one of the first women promoters of professional wrestling, into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Friday, he said in a video on social media earlier this week ...

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7. www.wwe.com › article › lia-maivia-to-be-inductedLia Maivia to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of ...

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   Apr 1, 2024 · As first announced by her grandson Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Lia Maivia will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. A matriarch of the legendary Anoa'i family, Maivia shattered glass ceilings as one of the first women to become a powerful sports-entertainment promoter and laid the foundation for one of the most decorated bloodlines in wrestling history.

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     Lia Maivia was the first major female wrestling promoter in the history of the industry. #TALESFROMTHETERRITORIES | Stream free on SBS On Demand | SBS VICELAND

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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.

10. www.wwe.com › videos › lia-maivia-wwe-hall-of-fameLia Maivia - WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | WWE

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    Lia Maivia - WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. One of the matriarchs of the legendary Anoa’i family and a glass ceiling-shattering promoter, Lia Maivia becomes immortalized as a WWE Hall of Famer as part of the Class of 2024.

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