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Samoan-American professional wrestler, actor and stunt coordinator
- 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.
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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. [3] Maivia was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via adoption, and was also part of the famous Anoaʻi family via blood brother pact.
Jan 12, 2021 · 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.
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.
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.
Jun 9, 2024 · Peter Maivia: Legendary wrestler and trainer in NWA territories. Maivia challenged for the WWE championship in the late 70s. The Rock inducted his grandfather into WWE Hall of Fame.
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High Chief Peter Maivia’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Not only was Peter Maivia one of the most colourful characters of the ring his facial features, and those sprawling feet, made it apparent that he was indeed a genuine Pacific islander. Those feet could do magic and cause no end of trouble for an opponent.
