Inducted with his son-in-law Rocky Johnson, into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 29th 2008. The induction was made by his grandson, 'Dwayne "The Rock' Johnson'.
Shortly before his death, he took over the local wrestling promotion in
Hawaii. After his death, it was run by his wife, Lia.
Was father-in-law of former WWF tag-team champion Rocky Johnson.
Professional wrestler in the WWWF (now WWE), AWA and various other
organizations. Lower half of body was covered with ceremonial
tattoos.
Finishing move: Sleeper hold.
Used to drive a cab.
When a heel was brought in from the mainland for a major match, he would reportedly be invited to be a guest in the Maivia home and treated to a luau in his honor.