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Lia Maivia(1927-2008)

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Lia Maivia was born on 27 August 1927 in Lalomanu, Upolu, Samoa. She was an actress, known for WrestleMania XXIV (2008) and WWE Hall of Fame (2024). She was married to Peter Fanene Maivia and Sione Papali'i Fitisemanu. She died on 19 October 2008 in Davie, Florida, USA.
BornAugust 27, 1927
DiedOctober 19, 2008(81)
BornAugust 27, 1927
DiedOctober 19, 2008(81)
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Known for

Mark Calaway, Adam Copeland, Paul Levesque, Paul Wight, John Cena, Randy Orton, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
WrestleMania XXIV
7.8
TV Special
  • Lia Maivia
  • 2008
Muhammad Ali, Paul Heyman, Mike Rotunda, Barry Windham, Lia Maivia, and Bull Nakano in WWE Hall of Fame (2024)
WWE Hall of Fame
7.7
TV Special
  • Self - Lia Maivia
  • 2024

Credits

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Actress

  • Mark Calaway, Adam Copeland, Paul Levesque, Paul Wight, John Cena, Randy Orton, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in WrestleMania XXIV (2008)
    WrestleMania XXIV
    7.8
    TV Special
    • Lia Maivia
    • 2008
  • Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
    Magnum, P.I.
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Timekeeper (uncredited)
    • 1982

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 27, 1927
    • Lalomanu, Upolu, Samoa
  • Died
    • October 19, 2008
    • Davie, Florida, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Peter Fanene Maivia1953 - June 13, 1982 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Ata Johnson
  • Relatives
      Dwayne Johnson(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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  • Trivia
    A Samoan professional wrestling promoter. She is credited as one of the first female professional wrestling promoters.

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