"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 WWF (now WWE), 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
Dwayne Johnson, has made
his name as arguably the biggest star from professional wrestling ever
to successfully crossover into a sustainable Hollywood acting career.
WWF on MSG Network(1973)as Wrestler, Peter Maivia
WWF All-Star Wrestling(1972)as High Chief Peter Maivia
You Only Live Twice(1967)as Car Driver
Spectrum Wrestling(1977)as Self
WWWF Championship Wrestling(1972)as Self
AWA All-Star Wrestling(1972)as Self
Whicker's World(1959)as Self
Mr. McMahon(2024)as Self - WWE Hall of Famer, Dwayne Johnson's Grandfather)
Young Rock(2021)as Self
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW(2014)as Self
Rock vs. Cena: Once in a Lifetime(2012)as Self
The Epic Journey of Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson(2012)as Self