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   Peter Maivia was a Samoan-American professional wrestler, actor and stunt coordinator, and the grandfather of Dwayne Johnson. He was a prominent figure in the WWWF and other promotions, and was part of the Anoaʻi family and the Ali'i lineage of Malietoa.

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3. www.sportscasting.com › news › the-tragic-death-ofThe Tragic Death of WWE Hall of Famer High Chief Peter Maivia ...

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   Jan 12, 2021 · Peter Maivia was a wrestler, promoter, and a "blood brother" of the Anoa'i dynasty, which includes The Rock. He died of cancer in 1982 at 45, but his legacy lives on through his grandson and namesake.

4. www.msn.com › en-us › sportsThe Rock's Grandfather: The Death & Legacy Of Peter Maivia ...

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   Learn about the life and career of Peter Maivia, a legendary wrestler and trainer who was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Find out how he wrestled in several territories, challenged for the WWE title, and died of cancer at 45.

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6. www.wwe.com › superstars › petermaiviaHigh Chief Peter Maivia - WWE

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   Learn about the life and career of Peter Maivia, the grandfather of The Rock and a pioneer of Samoan wrestling. He was a champion in New Zealand, Hawaii and California, and a mentor to Billy Graham and Rocky Johnson.

7. www.thesmackdownhotel.com › wrestlers › peter-maiviaPeter Maivia: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles ...

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   Learn about Peter Maivia, a Samoan wrestler who competed in NWA, WWF, AWA and NJPW from 1962 to 1982. Find his real name, height, weight, finishers, theme songs, titles, teams, relations and more.

8. historyofwrestling.com › amp › peter-maiviaPeter Maivia - History of Wrestling

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   Jun 4, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Peter Maivia, the legendary Samoan wrestler and grandfather of The Rock. He was a top star in New Zealand, Hawaii, San Francisco, Texas, and WWWF, winning multiple titles and opening doors for other Polynesian wrestlers.

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   Who is Peter Maivia?

   • RELATED: Growing up in American Samoa, Peter Maivia became a “blood brother” to Reverend Amituana’i Anoa’i, the patriarch of the famed Anoa’i wrestling dynasty that includes such legends as The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika), Rikishi, Yokozuna, Umaga, and current WWE superstars The Usos and Roman Reigns.

   The Tragic Death of WWE Hall of Famer High Chief Peter Maivia, Who

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   Is Peter Maivia a Hall of Famer?

   • 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.

   Peter Maivia - History of Wrestling

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   What happened to Peter Maivia?

   • When Peter Maivia left the WWE in 1981, he went back to wrestling in California in Hawaii, and also ran the NWA out of Hawaii, but just one year after his WWE exit, tragedy ended his career and his life. Peter Maivia's last wrestling match was in 1982. High Chief Peter Maivia died of cancer.

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   Who is Peter Fanene Maivia?

   • Learn more. Peter Fanene Maivia. 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.

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    Learn about the life and career of Peter Maivia, a Samoan wrestler and actor who was the grandfather of Dwayne Johnson. See his film and TV credits, trivia, FAQ, and personal details on IMDb.