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It's only been announced that he'll be inducted on the night before WM 24. Since now isn't the night befor WM 24, he's technically not in the HOF yet.
added some info from his HOF bio at WWE.com
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'''Peter Maivia''' ('''Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia'''; [[April 6]] [[1937]] - [[June 13]] [[1982]]) was a [[professional wrestler]] better known as '''High Chief Peter Maivia'''. He was a [[promoter]] and head of the famous [[Anoa'i family|Samoan wrestling family]].
'''Peter Maivia''' ('''Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia'''; [[April 6]] [[1937]] - [[June 13]] [[1982]]) was a [[professional wrestler]] better known as '''High Chief Peter Maivia'''. He was a [[promoter]] and head of the famous [[Anoa'i family|Samoan wrestling family]]. He is also the [[List of professional wrestling slang#P|promoter]] for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]]'s promotions in [[Hawaii]].<ref name=hof/>


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
He started training in the 1960s in [[New Zealand]] under [[Steve Rickard]].<ref name=hof/> He wrestled throughout the [[South Pacific]] and [[Hawaii]] before moving to the continental [[United States]].<ref name=hof/> On the West Coast, he won various NWA Tag Team Championships with [[Pat Patterson]], [[Billy Wolfe]], and [[Ray Stevens]].<ref name=hof/> He briefly wrestled in [[Texas]].<ref name=hof/>
Maivia purchased the [[Hawaii]]n wrestling territory NWA Polynesian Wrestling from [[Ed Francis]], father of NFL star [[Russ Francis]].


In the late 1970s, Maivia competed in the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wide Wrestling Federation]] (WWWF). He wrestled [[Superstar Billy Graham]] for his [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|WWWF title]]. The next year, Maivia teamed with new champ [[Bob Backlund]]. Maivia turned on Backlund, setting up a series of title matches around the northeast.
Maivia debuted in the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wide Wrestling Federation]] (WWWF) in 1977.<ref name=hof/> He wrestled [[Superstar Billy Graham]] for his [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|WWWF title]].<ref name=hof/> The next year, Maivia teamed with new champ [[Bob Backlund]]. Maivia turned [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] by betraying Backlund after Backlund won the WWWF title form Graham, setting up a series of title matches around the northeast.<ref name=hof/> Maivia, however, never won the championship.<ref name=hof/> During this time, Maivia was [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]] by [[Freddie Blassie|"Classy" Freddie Blassie]].<ref name=hof/>


After leaving the WWWF, Maivia wrestled once again in [[California]] and [[Hawaii]], feuding with [[Victor Rivera]].<ref name=hof/> He also spent time training wrestlers, including [[Afa Anoa'i]], and [[Rocky Johnson]].<ref name=hof/>
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On [[February 25]] [[2008]], Maivia was announced as an inductee for the 2008 class of the [[WWE Hall of Fame]] along with his son-in-law [[Rocky Johnson]]. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on [[March 29]] [[2008]] by his grandson and former professional wrestler, [[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]].


In 1980, Peter Maivia bought the [[National Wrestling Alliance]]'s Hawaiian promotion, NWA Polynesian Wrestling.<ref name=hof/>
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==Personal life==
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Maivia's tribal tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status, and were, according to [[Superstar Billy Graham]], completed in three days. Maivia's grandson [[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] revealed that they were done with traditional Samoan instrumentation: a small hammer, a needle, and ink.


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On [[February 25]] [[2008]], Maivia was announced as an inductee for the 2008 class of the [[WWE Hall of Fame]] along with his son-in-law Rocky Johnson. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on [[March 29]] [[2008]] by his grandson and former professional wrestler, [[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]].
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Maivia disapproved of his daughter's relationship with [[Rocky Johnson]], not because of anything personal against Johnson, but because of his [[professional wrestling|chosen profession]].<ref>The Rock. ''The Rock Says...'' (p.6-7)</ref>


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==Personal life==
He died in 1982 after a long battle with [[cancer]].
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Maivia's tribal tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status.<ref name=hof/> According to [[Superstar Billy Graham]], they were completed in three days. Maivia's grandson [[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] revealed that they were done with traditional Samoan instrumentation: a small hammer, a needle, and ink.


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Maivia disapproved of his daughter's relationship with [[Rocky Johnson]], not because of anything personal against Johnson, but because of his [[professional wrestling|chosen profession]].<ref>The Rock. ''The Rock Says...'' (p.6-7)</ref> The duo married despite Maivia's objections.<ref name=hof/>
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==Relatives in wrestling==
*[[Peter Maivia Jr]]., son
*Toa Maivia, son
*[[Rocky Johnson|"Soulman" Rocky Johnson]] - son-in-law
*[[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] - grandson
*[[The Wild Samoans]]: [[Afa Anoa'i|Afa]] & [[Sika Anoa'i|Sika]] - nephews (via his "blood brotherhood" to their father)
*[[Samula Anoai|Samula Anoai (Samu)]], Afa's son
*[[Matt Anoai|Matt Anoai (Ro'Z)]], Sika's son
*[[Rodney Anoa'i|Rodney Anoa'i (Yokozuna)]], Afa and Sika's nephew
*[[Eddie Fatu|Eddie Fatu (Umaga)]], Afa and Sika's nephew
*[[Solofa Fatu|Solofa Fatu (Kishi)]], Afa and Sika's nephew


In 1981, Maivia was diagnosed with [[cancer]].<ref name=hof/> He died in June 1982 at the age of forty-five.<ref name=hof/>
===Extended family===

*[[Jimmy Snuka|"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka]]
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===Relatives in wrestling===
*[[Jimmy Snuka Jr.|Jimmy Snuka, Jr. (Deuce)]] - nephew
{{see also|Anoa'i family}}
He is the head of the Maivia/Johnson wrestling family, which includes his son-in-law [[Rocky Johnson|"Soulman" Rocky Johnson]] and his grandson [[The Rock (entertainer)|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]].<ref name=hof/> He is a [[blood brother]] to the Anoa'i family, which includes [[The Wild Samoans]] ([[Afa Anoa'i|Afa]] & [[Sika Anoa'i|Sika]]), [[Eddie Fatu|Eddie Fatu (Umaga)]], and [[Solofa Fatu|Solofa Fatu (Kishi)]].


==Other media==
==Other media==
Maivia is featured in the film ''[[You Only Live Twice (film)|You Only Live Twice]]''.
Maivia is featured in the 1967 [[James Bond]] film ''[[You Only Live Twice (film)|You Only Live Twice]]''.<ref name=hof/>

==In wrestling==
*'''Finishing and signature moves'''
**'''''Stump Puller'''''<ref name=hof/>

*'''Managers'''
**[[Freddie Blassie]]<ref name=hof/>

*'''Wrestlers trained'''
**[[Afa Anoa'i]]<ref name=hof/>
**[[Rocky Johnson]]<ref name=hof/>
**[[Superstar Billy Graham]]<ref name=hof/>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA San Francisco]]'''
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA San Francisco]]'''
**[[NWA San Francisco United States Championship|NWA United States Heavyweight Championship ''(San Francisco version)'']] ([[NWA San Francisco United States Championship#Title History|2 times]])
**[[NWA San Francisco United States Championship|NWA United States Heavyweight Championship ''(San Francisco version)'']] ([[NWA San Francisco United States Championship#Title History|2 times]])
**[[NWA San Francisco Tag Team Championship|NWA World Tag Team Championship ''(San Francisco version)'']] (1 time) - with [[Ray Stevens (wrestler)|Ray Stevens]]
**[[NWA San Francisco Tag Team Championship|NWA World Tag Team Championship ''(San Francisco version)'']] (1 time)<ref name=hof/> - with [[Ray Stevens (wrestler)|Ray Stevens]]


*'''[[World Class Championship Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[World Class Championship Wrestling]]'''
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/petermaivia/ WWE HOF Profile]
* [http://www.wwe.com/superstars/halloffame/petermaivia/ WWE Hall of Fame profile]
* [http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/profiles/p/peter-maivia.php Profile at OWW]
* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/p/peter-maivia.htm Profile at Online World of Wrestling]
* [http://www.bodyslamming.com/deceased/maivia.html Profile at BodySlamming.com]


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Revision as of 02:39, 28 February 2008

Peter Maivia
BornApril 6 1937
Samoa
DiedJune 13, 1982(1982-06-13) (aged 45)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)"High Chief" Peter Maivia
Peter Fanene Maivia
Billed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Billed fromThe Isle of Samoa[1]
Trained bySteve Rickard[1]
Debut1963

Peter Maivia (Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia; April 6 1937 - June 13 1982) was a professional wrestler better known as High Chief Peter Maivia. He was a promoter and head of the famous Samoan wrestling family. He is also the promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance's promotions in Hawaii.[1]

Professional wrestling career

He started training in the 1960s in New Zealand under Steve Rickard.[1] He wrestled throughout the South Pacific and Hawaii before moving to the continental United States.[1] On the West Coast, he won various NWA Tag Team Championships with Pat Patterson, Billy Wolfe, and Ray Stevens.[1] He briefly wrestled in Texas.[1]

Maivia debuted in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1977.[1] He wrestled Superstar Billy Graham for his WWWF title.[1] The next year, Maivia teamed with new champ Bob Backlund. Maivia turned heel by betraying Backlund after Backlund won the WWWF title form Graham, setting up a series of title matches around the northeast.[1] Maivia, however, never won the championship.[1] During this time, Maivia was managed by "Classy" Freddie Blassie.[1]

After leaving the WWWF, Maivia wrestled once again in California and Hawaii, feuding with Victor Rivera.[1] He also spent time training wrestlers, including Afa Anoa'i, and Rocky Johnson.[1]

In 1980, Peter Maivia bought the National Wrestling Alliance's Hawaiian promotion, NWA Polynesian Wrestling.[1]

On February 25 2008, Maivia was announced as an inductee for the 2008 class of the WWE Hall of Fame along with his son-in-law Rocky Johnson. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on March 29 2008 by his grandson and former professional wrestler, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Personal life

Maivia's tribal tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status.[1] According to Superstar Billy Graham, they were completed in three days. Maivia's grandson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson revealed that they were done with traditional Samoan instrumentation: a small hammer, a needle, and ink.

Maivia disapproved of his daughter's relationship with Rocky Johnson, not because of anything personal against Johnson, but because of his chosen profession.[2] The duo married despite Maivia's objections.[1]

In 1981, Maivia was diagnosed with cancer.[1] He died in June 1982 at the age of forty-five.[1]

Relatives in wrestling

See also: Anoa'i family

He is the head of the Maivia/Johnson wrestling family, which includes his son-in-law "Soulman" Rocky Johnson and his grandson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.[1] He is a blood brother to the Anoa'i family, which includes The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Eddie Fatu (Umaga), and Solofa Fatu (Kishi).

Other media

Maivia is featured in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice.[1]

In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves
    • Stump Puller[1]

Championships and accomplishments

  • NWA New Zealand
    • NWA New Zealand British Empire Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship (2 times)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Hall of Fame: High Chief Peter Maivia". WWE.com. February 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
  2. ^ The Rock. The Rock Says... (p.6-7)
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