- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFanene Leifi Pita Maivia
- Nickname
- High Chief
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- "High Chief" Peter Maivia, originally from Samoa, wrestled for several years in Asia and the United States. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWF (now WWE), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff. Maivia though later turned into a heel himself (at the behest of manager "Classy" Freddie Blassie) towards the end of his career. Soon after, he was diagnosed with cancer and retired from active wrestling, but was busy as a wrestling promoter in Hawaii. He died of cancer in 1982, but his legacy lives on as his grandson Dwayne Johnson, has made his name as arguably the biggest star from professional wrestling ever to successfully crossover into a sustainable Hollywood acting career.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ken Severson
- SpouseLia Maivia(1953 - June 13, 1982) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- RelativesDwayne Johnson(Grandchild)Simone Alexandra Johnson(Great Grandchild)Tiana Johnson(Great Grandchild)
- Grandfather of Dwayne Johnson
- Inducted with his son-in-law Rocky Johnson, into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 29th 2008. The induction was made by his grandson, 'Dwayne "The Rock' Johnson'.
- Shortly before his death, he took over the local wrestling promotion in Hawaii. After his death, it was run by his wife, Lia.
- Was father-in-law of former WWF tag-team champion Rocky Johnson.
- Father of Ata Johnson.
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