Peter Maivia

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. Maivia was the grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via adoption, and was also part of the famous Anoa'i family via blood brother pact. He was also a promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii. Professional wrestling career Early career (1960–1964) Maivia made his debut in 1960 at the age of 23. He worked for NWA Hawaii, and in other places including France, and the United Kingdom. New Zealand and Australia (1964–1968) After spending his first twenty years in American Samoa, Maivia moved to New Zealand. He began competing, wrestling not as The High Chief, but as Prince Peter Maivia. Athletic, naturally talented and quick to learn, Maivia received training in New Zealand, under the watchful eye of local wrestler and promoter Steve Rickard.