Peter Maivia inducted into WWE Hall of fame
Watch the heartfelt speeches from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his mom as they welcome one of their heroes into the WWE Hall of Fame!
High Chief Peter Maivia did not hold back from representing his Samoan heritage, something he has passed on through his family.
In 2008, Maivia was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his grandson Dwayne. The award was accepted on his behalf by his daughter Ata Maivia-Johnson.
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (April 6, 1937 – June 12, 1982) was a Samoan professional wrestler better known as Peter Maivia. He brought Samoa to WWE and traveled from NZ to Hawaii and San Francisco, where his career took flight.
He is the grandfather of Dwayne The Rock Johnson and part of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family.
Maivia was considered a "blood brother" by Amituanai Anoa'i, the father of the Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika), thus the Anoa'i family regard the Maivia line from him on forward as an extension of their own clan.
In 1981, Maivia was diagnosed with cancer. He died on June 12, 1982.
Maivia was considered a "blood brother" by Amituanai Anoa'i, the father of the Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika), thus the Anoa'i family regard the Maivia line from him on forward as an extension of their own clan.
In 1981, Maivia was diagnosed with cancer. He died on June 12, 1982.
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