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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.
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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High Chief Peter Maivia: Latest News. High Chief Peter Maivia’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
February 11, 1982. Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (April 6, 1937 – June 13, 1982) was a Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and was also the promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance 's promotions in Hawaii .
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.
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Learn about Peter Maivia, a Samoan wrestler who worked for NWA, WWF, AWA and other promotions. Find his career history, titles won, finishers, theme songs, family relations and more.
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.
