Peter Maivia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Maivia
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1937(1937-04-06)
Age	87
Date Of Death	1982-06-13
Country	Samoa
Horoscope	Aries

Peter Maivia Biography

Peter Maivia is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on April 6, 1937 in Samoa. The “High Chief” won his first NWA World Tag Team Championship and was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.

He was regarded as to be a “blood brother” of the wrestling siblings known as The Wild Samoans – He was considered a “blood brother” of the wrestling siblings The Wild Samoans – Leati Anoa’i and Afa Anoa’i. and Afa Anoa’i.

His son Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a well-known actor and wrestler.

Peter Maivia Net Worth

Peter Maivia is one of the richest Wrestler from Samoa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Maivia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The tattoos were on his stomach as well as the legs in tribal designs to symbolize his high-chief position.

He played a taxi driver for his 1967 James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice” and choreographed a number of the stunts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peter Maivia height 5 ft 9 in Peter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peter Maivia Dating?

According to our records, Peter Maivia married to Lia Maivia. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Maivia’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Samoa. Peter Maivia celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Peter Maivia

1. Peter Maivia was a Samoan-American professional wrestler born in 1937.
2. He was known as “The High Chief” and had a successful career.
3. Maivia trained his grandson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, in wrestling.
4. He was the first Polynesian wrestler to achieve national fame.
5. Maivia wrestled for various promotions including WWE and NWA.
6. He won numerous championships throughout his career.
7. Maivia also acted in films such as “You Only Live Twice.”
8. In 2008, he was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
9. Maivia passed away at the age of 45 due to cancer.
10. His legacy continues through his family’s involvement in wrestling and entertainment industry

Was Peter Maivia a real chief?

Maivia was born in western Samoa in the 1930s. “High Chief” was not just his performing name, though, and Maivia was not just royalty in the wrestling business. Maivia was descended from a royal Samoan family and was the elected chief of his clan.

How is Roman Reigns related to Peter Maivia?

Reverend Amituana’i Anoa’i, the father of Afa and Sika a.k.a. The Wild Samoans (Sika is the father of Roman Reigns) declared Peter Maivia as his blood brother and made him a part of the Anoa’i clan, from that day on.

Is Peter Maivia still alive?

June 13, 1982

Is Dwayne Johnson related to Roman Reigns?

Roman Reigns and The Rock don’t hold the same blood, but they belong to the same family. They both are real-life cousins. As they belong to the Samoan family, they resemble themselves as cousins. The Samoans have been wrestling in the WWE industry for three decades.

Are Roman Reigns and Nia Jax related?

Jax hails from a respected family of professional wrestlers — the Anoa’i family. She is related to a number of well-known wrestling stars through the family tree, including Tamina, Roman Reigns, and Dwayne Johnson, who is her cousin.