"High Chief" Peter Maivia, originally from Samoa, wrestled for several years in Asia and the United States. He gained his greatest fame as a fan favorite in the WWWF (now WWF), taking on such heels as "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ken Patera, and Ivan Koloff. Maivia though later turned into a heel himself (at the behest of manager "Classy" Freddie Blassie) towards the end of his career. Soon after, he was diagnosed with cancer and retired from active wrestling, but was busy as a wrestling promoter in Hawaii. He died of cancer in 1982, but his legacy lives on as his grandson Rocky (The Rock) Maivia, is one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling today.
Professional wrestler in the WWWF (now WWE), AWA and various other organizations. Lower half of body was covered with ceremonial tattoos. Grandfather of The Rock Was father-in-law of former WWF tag-team champion Rocky Johnson. Father of Ata Johnson.