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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.
Lia Maivia was a pioneering woman promoter and a matriarch of the Anoa'i wrestling family. She ran Polynesian Pro Wrestling in Hawaii and helped launch the careers of many WWE legends, including The Rock and Roman Reigns.
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.
Oct 23, 2008 · Lia Maivia was the wife of High Chief Peter Maivia and the mother of The Rock. She ran Polynesian Pro Wrestling in Hawaii and hosted a historic show in 1985 with top stars from around the world.
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 ...
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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.
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.
