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Peter Maivia (Fanene Pita Anderson) was born on 6 April, 1937 in American Samoa, is a professional. Discover Peter Maivia's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

Popular As Fanene Pita Anderson
Occupation N/A
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 6 April 1937
Birthday 6 April
Birthplace American Samoa
Date of death (1982-06-13)
Died Place Hawaii, U.S.
Nationality American Samoa

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Peter Maivia Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Peter Maivia height is 5 ft 9 in and Weight 275 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 275 lb
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Peter Maivia's Wife?

His wife is Lia Maivia

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Lia Maivia
Sibling Not Available
Children 2

Peter Maivia Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Peter Maivia worth at the age of 45 years old? Peter Maivia’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from American Samoa. We have estimated Peter Maivia's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income professional

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Timeline

2016

In the 2016 Disney animated film, Moana, the character design of Maui was derived from photographs of Peter Maivia, according to interviews with his grandson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who voices Maui in the film.

2008

Maivia was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, along with his son-in-law Rocky Johnson, in 2008 by his grandson Dwayne Johnson; the award was accepted on his behalf by his daughter Ata Maivia-Johnson. On October 19, 2008, Maivia's wife, Lia Maivia, died.

1982

After leaving WWF, Maivia returned to California as he won the NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship. He wrestled his last recorded match in Hawaii in February 1982 defeating Victor Rivera. He retired on February 11, 1982, due to his cancer diagnosis.

In 1981, Maivia was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, having reportedly ignored symptoms along with his friends and family’s admonitions to see a doctor. He died on June 13, 1982, at the age of 45.

1977

He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation in mid-1977. He was one of the company's most prominent stars, making numerous appearances on Championship Wrestling. He worked matches with many well-known wrestlers who later became WWE Hall of Famers, such as Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Putski and Bob Backlund. He turned heel for the first time in his career in 1978 on Backlund in a match against Spiros Arion and Victor Rivera. During his tenure in the WWWF, he also made trips to Hawaii, Japan, Toronto, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Zealand. He left WWF (WWWF) in 1981.

1968

Maivia continued working mainly in Hawaii during most of his career. In 1968 he worked for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. From 1969 to 1975 he worked in NWA San Francisco, NWA Hollywood, World Class Championship Wrestling, Houston Wrestling, and the American Wrestling Association winning many titles.

1967

Maivia was also in the fifth James Bond film, You Only Live Twice (1967), where he plays a driver who transports a disguised Bond to Osato headquarters. His character also fights Bond, is hit with a sofa, wields a katana, and is put down when a statue is broken on his head. He was the (uncredited) stunt fight co-ordinator for the film.

1964

Both in and out of the ring, Rickard taught the young Samoan a great deal about his new profession, and under his guidance, Maivia developed at an amazing rate. On August 3, 1964, after less than a year in the business, the popular rookie sensation stunned New Zealand by toppling the rugged, experienced Rickard to win the prestigious New Zealand Heavyweight title in Auckland. The title victory was impressive, indeed, however Maivia's reign turned out to be extremely short, and he held the coveted New Zealand title for just three days, dropping the championship back to Steve Rickard in Wellington on August 6, 1964. The point had been made though, and from that period forward, Maivia enjoyed main-event status in the NWA's New Zealand territory.

Later in 1964, Maivia followed up his previous success by winning another very prestigious championship, the NWA Australasian Heavyweight title. Maivia became the new Australasian champion by defeating Kangaroo Kennedy in Auckland, and he carried the belt for four consecutive years before finally losing his title to Steve Rickard in 1968. After developing his repertoire and ring skills in New Zealand, Maivia slowly began to branch out and take bookings in other (and often larger) promotions, with success invariably following the popular islander.

1962

Maivia made his debut in 1962 at the age of 24. He worked for NWA Hawaii, and in other places including France, and the United Kingdom.

1937

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. Maivia was the maternal grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and was also part of the famous Anoa'i family. He was also a promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii.