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Forever owing Maivia a debt of gratitude are men (and, in most cases, relatives) like the Wild Samoans, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, former WWF champion Yokozuna, the Samoan Swat Team of Samu & Fatu (Rikishi), Meng/Haku, The Tonga Kid and many other Polynesian wrestling superstars who followed The High Chief.Millions (…and millions) of The Rock’s fans are well aware that “The Great One” is not only the grandson of a famous grappling legend, but that his father, the electrifying Rocky “Soulman” Johnson (pictured, with a young Rock) was also a celebrated, very successful pro wrestler.Although, due to the relationship strains inherent with the profession, The High Chief was not exactly pleased with the idea of his daughter Leah dating (and eventually marrying) a wrestler, he eventually came to terms with their relationship and welcomed his new son-in-law into the large Maivia family.Many years later, when The Rock began his storied career with the World Wrestling Federation in the mid-1990’s, “the blue-chipper” continued on in the tradition of his proud family and paid homage to both his father and late grandfather by billing himself as Rocky Maivia.Without question, Peter Maivia is remembered as a very powerful, agile performer who was well-schooled in fundamentals of pro wrestling.Yet, it can be argued that Maivia’s greatest contribution to the “sport” of professional wrestling was the fact that by capitalizing, via his natural charisma and impressive athetic ability, on the exposure he received by being (essentially) the first ‘islander’ showcased by promoters beginning in the early sixities, the talented Samoan opened the door for many of his fellow Polynesians — several of which, like Maivia, also went on to become pro wrestling legends — to have a place in the business.With that in mind, HistoryofWrestling.com is proud to posthumasely induct the ground-breaking tattoed Samoan warrior, the mighty High Chief Peter Maivia, into the H.O.W. Maivia's grandson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnsonrevealed that they were done with traditional Samoan instrumentation: a small hammer, a needle, and ink. He also played a vile henchman in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice, perhaps foreshadowing a silver screen legacy that would be carried on by The Rock 35 years later. Was father-in-law of former WWF tag-team champion

THE HIGH CHIEF PETER MAIVIA Jorge The Giant Midget Expanded Wrestling Universe. However, when the Puerto Rican star began receiving the cheers of the fans, The High Chief took exception and began what would turn out to be one of the most violent feuds ever to take place in the LaBell’s Los Angeles-based NWA group.However, late in 1981, Maivia, always known for keeping himself in great condition physically, became quite ill after years of ignoring tell-tale symptoms and refusing to see a medical doctor when urged by his family and/or co-workers. He began his wrestling career, wrestling not as The High Chief, but as Prince Peter Maivia. However, that match also ended without a pinfall victory, so a third & final match was booked for the WWWF’s December MSG card, this one to be held within a fifteen-foot high steel cage.

Maivia, also … Sadly, Maivia was diagnosed with cancer in 1981 and tragically passed away in June 1982 at the age of 45. Maivia, also known as the Flying Hawaiian, was of the Ali'i lineage of Malietoa. Ted Dibiase July 26, 2020. High Chief Peter Maivia. She is the proud grandmother of actor and wrestler, Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock. He continued to sporadically compete in Hawaii and California as well, beginning a bitter rivalry with another former protégé, Victor Rivera. He trained under Steve Rickard, a South Pacific legend, and became a skilled wrestler. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWWF (now WWE), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff. By the time he finally did seek medical attention in early 1982, it was too late; cancer had spread throughout Maivia’s entire body. In 1960s, Maivia moved to New Zealand to begin his wrestling career. Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions.A great and influential talent in the ring as well as as a promoter, the High Chief Peter Maivia not only headlined in Madison Square Garden but would become the patriarch of a great wrestling family. Lia Maivia, was born Ofelia Fuataga from the island of American Samoa.

With Hady on the disabled list, Mavia immediately formed another partnership, this time with Billy White Wolf (Adnan Al-Kassie) and together, they quickly rebounded by taking the Hawaiian Tag Team belts back from Collins & Iaukea on June 26, 1968.

Meanwhile, back in the States, Maivia eventually left the WWWF after a stellar run and returned to the NWA’s Hawaiian territory, not only as a main-event (and, once again, a babyface) wrestler, but, unbeknownst to the fanbase, as the new owner of the Alliance’s Hawaiian promotion.When Maivia bought the promotion in 1980, the NWA’s Hawaiian territory, which had (for obvious reasons) always been a much sought-after assigment for most wrestlers was nevertheless one of the smallest members of the Alliance. Professional wrestler in the WWWF (now WWE), AWA and various other organizations. When Backlund won the WWE Title from Graham, however, Maivia shocked our fans by turning on his friend and becoming one of the most hated men in the industry. During his time in California, he also formed a close mentor-student relationship with "Superstar" Billy Graham. Lower half of body was covered with ceremonial tattoos. However, as the owner of the territory, Maivia felt it was best if other wrestlers competed over the region’s title belts while he lessened his role, at least in terms of holding championships. Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (April 6, 1937 – June 13, 1982) was a Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. Gorilla Monsoon. Rivera had previously been one of L.A.’s most controversial heels, and an ally of Maivia’s. 0. Peter Maivia was born as Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia on April 6, 1937 in The Isle of Samao.