Peter Maivia

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Peter Maivia (born 1935 - died June 13, 1982) was a professional wrestler better known as High Chief Peter Maivia. He was a promoter and head of the famous Samoan wrestling family.

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[edit] Relatives in Wrestling

[edit] Trivia

  • Maivia is featured in the film You Only Live Twice, in which he dukes it out with Sean Connery's James Bond
  • Maivia's tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status, and were, according to Superstar Billy Graham, completed in three days
  • Maivia purchased the Hawaii wrestling territory from Ed Francis, father of NFL great Russ Francis
  • The Rock's original wrestling name, Rocky Maivia, is a combination of his father's wrestling name, Rocky Johnson, and Maivia's name, given that Maivia was his maternal grandfather. This was to emphasize The Rock's status as a "third generation" superstar.

[edit] Profile

  • Real Name: Leifi Pita Maivia Fanene
  • Hometown: Samoa
  • Marital Status: Married to Lia (Daughter: Ata, who married Rocky Johnson)
  • Debut: 1963
  • Previous Gimmicks: "High Chief" Peter Fanene Maivia

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

  • Regional
  • PWI ranked him # 268 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
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