Dwayne Johnson has always made it clear that Maui is more than just another role in an upcoming Disney film. The character is tied directly to his late grandfather, High Chief Pet ...

Peter Maivia was a professional wrestler who died in 1982 before being inducted posthumously into the WWE Hall of Fame by his grandson, Dwayne Johnson Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is paying respects to ...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be welcoming a late wrestling trailblazer — his grandmother — into the WWE Hall of Fame. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

Dwayne Johnson revealed his grandfather, Peter Maivia, was his inspiration behind "MAUI," a fictional character in the animated movie Moana. The Jumanji actor opened up about his grandfather's ...

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 ...