On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Peter Maivia, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (born Fanene Pita Anderson) was born in American Samoa on April 6, 1937.
He died on June 12, 1982 at the age of 45.
Peter Maivia was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 as an individual and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2016 as part of the International wing.
He was the promoter of Polynesian Pacific Championship Wrestling.
Peter Maivia Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameFanene Leifi Pita Maivia (born Fanene Pita Anderson)
- Ring Names
- "High Chief" Peter Maivia (January 1, 1960 - February 11, 1982)
- Born April 6, 1937
- Died June 12, 1982 (aged 45)
- Nationality
Samoa, 
United States - Birth PlaceAmerican Samoa
- Billed From
- The Isle of Samoa
- Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Weight
- 240 lbs (109 kg)
- NicknamesHigh Chief; Prince
- NotesHe was the promoter of Polynesian Pacific Championship Wrestling.
Career History
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Roles
- Promoter (January 2, 1980 - July 13, 1982)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1960 - February 11, 1982)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWAMarch 13, 1968 July 13, 1982 Promotion 
PPWJanuary 2, 1980 July 13, 1982 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODMay 1, 1981 October 4, 1981 Promotion 
WWWFApril 12, 1977 January 1, 1981 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
April 27, 1979 May 16, 1979 Promotion 
BTW SFJuly 14, 1973 September 16, 1978 Promotion NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 23, 1978 July 27, 1978 Promotion 
AWAJune 30, 1976 June 25, 1977 Promotion 
BTW DALLAS, 
GACOctober 6, 1975 June 22, 1976 Promotion BTW SFJanuary 15, 1969 May 10, 1972 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIMarch 13, 1968 December 8, 1971 Promotion NWA HOLLYWOODMarch 26, 1971 August 27, 1971 Promotion 
IWENovember 4, 1968 December 21, 1968 Promotion 
JPMarch 13, 1963 June 8, 1967 Promotion 
DMPMarch 27, 1963 June 8, 1967 Promotion 
RGPMarch 13, 1963 July 12, 1966 Promotion NWAMarch 25, 1960 March 22, 1961 Promotion MPPAugust 24, 1960 March 22, 1961 Promotion 
CWCMarch 25, 1960 September 3, 1960 -
Images History
Jan 1962 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face May 1, 1981 February 11, 1982 Heel October 10, 1978 April 30, 1981 Face January 1, 1962 October 9, 1978
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Finishers
- Stump Puller - Inverted Boston Crab (January 1, 1962 - February 11, 1982)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Alekoki" by Nina Keali'iwahamana & The Hiram Olsen Group - Single (April 12, 1977 - January 1, 1981)
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2008)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - International (Year2016)
NWA All-Star Pro Wrestling
- 2 NWA Australasian Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA New Zealand Heavyweight Championship
NWA Big Time Wrestling
- 2 NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
NWA Hollywood Wrestling
- 1 NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA "Beat the Champ" Television Championship
NWA Mid-Pacific Promotions
- 1 NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship
- 4 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (1 with Jim Hady, 1 with Billy White Wolf, 2 with Sam Steamboat)
NWA New Zealand
- 2 NWA New Zealand British Empire Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship
NWA San Francisco
- 2 NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (San Francisco version)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Ray Stevens)
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Other Accomplishments
- Joint Promotions One Night Tournament Winner (1964)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Chief Jay Strongbow & High Chief Peter Maivia - Chief Jay Strongbow (August 3, 1977 - November 11, 1978)
- Peter Maivia & Pat Patterson - Pat Patterson (July 24, 1973 - September 6, 1975)
- Peter Maivia & Rocky Johnson - Rocky Johnson (January 21, 1971 - September 11, 1974)
- Peter Maivia & Ray Stevens - Ray Stevens (July 9, 1969 - May 10, 1972)
- Managers
- Family
- Lia Maivia - Wife
- The Rock / Dwayne Johnson - Grandson
- Nia Jax - First cousin once removed
- Roman Reigns - Great nephew
