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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.
- 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- 2
- 275 lb (125 kg)
- 1960
Jan 12, 2021 · Peter Maivia was a wrestler, a blood brother of the Anoa'i dynasty, and the maternal grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. He died of cancer in 1982 at age 45, after a successful career in New Zealand, NWA, and WWE.
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Learn about the life and career of High Chief Peter Maivia, the grandfather of The Rock and a pioneer of Samoan wrestling. Find out his signature move, his championships, his family ties and his WWE Hall of Fame profile.
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Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (April 6, 1937 – June 13, 1982) was a Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was head of the famous Samoan wrestling family. He was the grandfather of actor and former WWE superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and was also the promoter...
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.
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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.