Peter Fanene Maivia

Born April 6, 1937 Died June 13, 1982 (Age 45)American Samoa9 Credits

Peter Maivia (1937-1982) was an influential Samoan professional wrestler, known for his charisma and in-ring skill. He debuted in professional wrestling in the 1960s and quickly became known for his imposing presence and his "Samoan King" persona, which capitalized on his Samoan cultural heritage. He was one of the first international stars to stand out outside of Samoa, particularly in the WWWF (now WWE), where he m…

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Peter Fanene Maivia

Born April 6, 1937 Died June 13, 1982 (Age 45)American Samoa9 Credits

Peter Maivia (1937-1982) was an influential Samoan professional wrestler, known for his charisma and in-ring skill. He debuted in professional wrestling in the 1960s and quickly became known for his imposing presence and his "Samoan King" persona, which capitalized on his Samoan cultural heritage. He was one of the first international stars to stand out outside of Samoa, particularly in the WWWF (now WWE), where he m…