Dwayne Johnson is a world-famous personality who possesses top-notch wrestling and acting skills and, in addition, has been a part of the pro wrestling world for several years. Thus, it is evident that he has a lot of stories to tell from his long-stretched career. However, it seems that besides his own, there’s an interesting story about his grandfather.
Peter Maivia was the grandfather of ‘The Rock‘. He was from a Samoan-American background and held his culture in high regard. With that, he once absolutely destroyed a wrestler for disrespecting Samoan culture.
Previously, while in a restaurant, Peter was eating with his hands. Right then, another wrestler started insulting him and mocking him. Actually, the eating style was a Samoan custom called “fa-a-Samoan“. With that, Johnson’s grandfather said, “Don’t make fun of me. This is my culture“.
However, the wrestler continued mocking and laughing, which led Peter Maivia to grab him by the collar. The Rock’s grandfather then dragged the wrestler into the lobby and beat the “living crap out of him“.
That was not all, as Maivia lifted and tossed him through a window to make a strong point. After that, Johnson’s grandfather asked “You okay?” and said, “Now…just don’t make fun of me anymore“. (Courtesy: The Rock Says…)
Thus, it seems ‘The Rock’ not only has amazing stories of himself to share but also has incidents to highlight involving his extended family members. The incident with Johnson’s grandfather at the restaurant might shock many; however, it might be quite amusing and inspiring to others.
What impression did Dwayne Johnson’s grandfather leave on him?
Dwayne Johnson has been regarded as a legend in the field of pro wrestling. With his outstanding talent, he has bagged several championships and is a 10-time World Champion. With all these qualities, Dwayne has been an inspiration to many and has left an impression on the hearts of his fans. However, now it seems his grandfather left a unique impression on him.
In the book ‘The Rock Says…’, the fan-favorite Superstar has talked about Peter Maivia. He has called his grandfather a “legend” and stated that he was a “terrific wrestler“. ‘The Great One’ has also mentioned the championships and accomplishments of his grandfather.
While talking more about Maivia, Johnson mentioned that he was known for being one of the “toughest guys around“. The megastar has also stated that his grandfather was “just a tough son of a bi*ch“. He highlighted that if someone was smart enough, they didn’t mess with him.
Thus, it can be understood that Peter Maivia has left a strong impression on his grandson. It is to be noted that Maivia was a well-known pro-wrestler of his time. In fact, he has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Famer Class of 2008.
Meanwhile, his grandson, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, has made a huge name for himself. With that, his stories about himself and his near and dear ones will forever be cherished by his beloved fans for several years down the line.