"High Chief" Peter Maivia was born in Western Samoa. He moved to New Zealand for a period of time to learn the craft of Pro Wrestling. From there, the "High Chief" decided it was time to move to the United States for a new challenge with the countless wrestling territories that were on fire at that point.The 100% Samoan moved his wife Lia and lovely daughter Ata to the United States where he began his successful wrestling career. Along the way, Maivia started the tradition of being the best of the best in Pro Wrestling that his Samoan family would continue for the rest of the century, and undoubtedly into the next millennium. Many note that Maivia hit his prime as a perennial champion in the San Francisco area with partners that included Rocky Johnson, who later became his son in law, Pat Patterson, and Paul DeMarco. Besides his very successful tenure in San Francisco, the "High Chief" achieved numerous accomplishments in the World Wrestling Federation headlining shows at Madison Square Garden and countless other venues. In the early 70's Peter Maivia decided it was time to pass the torch down to one of his family members, he chose his nephew Afa, who continued in Peter's Footsteps. In addition to his great wrestling accomplishments, Maivia was also a very popular television and movie star with numerous appearances on many programs. But he is best noted for his epic performance in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, where he portrayed a villain and battled it out with the savvy British secret service agent. Unfortunately, in 1983, Peter Maivia died after a long battle with cancer in Hawaii. Although a very sad moment in the Samoan clan's history, he set the groundwork for a destiny which would come to be with the continuation of pro wrestling excellence and domination with Afa, Sika, Samu, and many other members of the family... including Peter's own grandson- "the Rock" Rocky Maivia and his son, Toa Maivia. The "High Chief" may no longer be with us all, but he is indeed looking down and smiling knowing that his family is making him proud with achievements in Pro Wrestling from capturing championship gold to training the stars of tomorrow.

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