![]() ![]() He was the (uncredited) stunt fight co-ordinator for the film. His character also fights Bond, is hit with a sofa, wields a katana, and is put down when a statue is broken on his head. Maivia was also in the fifth James Bond film, You Only Live Twice (1967), where he plays a driver who transports a disguised Bond to Osato headquarters. Maivia was considered a " blood brother" by Amituanai Anoa'i, the father of the Wild Samoans ( Afa and Sika), thus the Anoa'i family regard the Maivia line from him on forward as an extension of their own clan. sometimes under the name "Prince Peter Maivia". His sons are Jarrod Holbrook and Peter Jr., also wrestled in Hawaii and the West Coast after the passing of Peter Sr. The duo married despite Maivia's objections. Maivia disapproved of his daughter's relationship with Rocky Johnson because he was a wrestler. His wife Ofelia Fuataga, who became known as Lia Maivia, was regarded as one of the first female wrestling promoters. According to Superstar Billy Graham, they were completed in three days. Maivia's traditional Samoan tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status. Maivia, also known as the Flying Hawaiian, was of the Ali'i lineage of Malietoa. He retired on February 11, 1982, due to his cancer diagnosis. He wrestled his last recorded match in Hawaii in February 1982 defeating Victor Rivera. During his tenure in the Later career (1981–1982) Īfter leaving WWF, Maivia returned to California as he won the NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship. He turned heel for the first time in his career in 1978 on Backlund in a match against Spiros Arion and Victor Rivera. He worked matches with many well-known wrestlers who later became WWE Hall of Famers, such as Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Putski and Bob Backlund. He was one of the company's most prominent stars, making numerous appearances on Championship Wrestling. He joined the World Wide Wrestling Federation in mid-1977. After developing his repertoire and ring skills in New Zealand, Maivia slowly began to branch out and take bookings in other (and often larger) promotions, with success invariably following the popular islander. ![]() Maivia became the new Australasian champion by defeating Kangaroo Kennedy in Auckland, and he carried the belt for four consecutive years before finally losing his title to Steve Rickard in 1968. Later in 1964, Maivia followed up his previous success by winning another very prestigious championship, the NWA Australasian Heavyweight title. The point had been made though, and from that period forward, Maivia enjoyed main-event status in the NWA's New Zealand territory. The title victory was impressive, indeed, however Maivia's reign turned out to be extremely short, and he held the coveted New Zealand title for just three days, dropping the championship back to Steve Rickard in Wellington on August 6, 1964. ![]() On August 3, 1964, after less than a year in the business, the popular rookie sensation stunned New Zealand by toppling the rugged, experienced Rickard to win the prestigious New Zealand Heavyweight title in Auckland. īoth in and out of the ring, Rickard taught the young Samoan a great deal about his new profession, and under his guidance, Maivia developed at an amazing rate. Athletic, naturally talented and a quick study, Maivia received his original ring training in New Zealand, under the watchful eye of local wrestler/promoter Steve Rickard. He began his wrestling career, wrestling not as The High Chief, but as Prince Peter Maivia. New Zealand and Australia (1964–1968) Īfter spending his first twenty years in American Samoa, Maivia moved to New Zealand. He worked for NWA Hawaii, and in other places including France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Maivia made his debut in 1962 at the age of 24. Professional wrestling career Early career (1960-1964) 1.4 World Wide Wrestling Federation (1970–1981). ![]()
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