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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. [3] Maivia was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via adoption, and was also part of the famous Anoaʻi family via blood brother pact.
Peter Maivia Jr., son of Peter Maivia, wrestled for NWA Polynesian Pro Wrestling. [6] [7] Hollywood stuntman Tanoai Reed (known as Toa on the American Gladiators) is the great nephew of Peter's wife Lia Maivia, [8] [9] while professional wrestler Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) is Dwayne Johnson's second cousin once removed. [10]
Singles Wrestler. Beginning of in-ring career: 06.1981. In-ring experience: 43 years. Trainer: Peter Maivia, Mando Guerrero & Toru Tanaka. Signature moves: Splash.
Quick Facts. Nick Name: Flying Hawaiian. Also Known As: Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia, Fanene Pita Anderson. Died At Age: 45. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Ofelia ‘Lia’ Maivia. children: Ata Johnson, Peter Maivia Jr., Toa Maivia. Born Country: American Samoa. WWE Wrestlers Male Sportspersons. Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males. Died on: June 13, 1982.
94 Followers, 69 Following, 26 Posts - Peter Maivia Jr (@petermaiviajr) on Instagram: "EPH 6:11 https://legend-threads.creator-spring.com".
In today’s story, we take a brief look at the career of Polynesian star High Chief Peter Maivia and how the fickle finger of fate took him and his rival in one of his classic feuds to the heights of Wrestling and changed his career path forever.
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