Dwayne Johnson’s grandmother had a crazy life story.

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He told his Instagram followers all about it.

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His Samoan grandmother, Lia Maivia, was a trailblazer in pro wrestling.

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However, Johnson said she had an “iron fist” and would use “violence when she felt it was necessary.”

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He explained that “she was indicted by the FBI on extortion charges.”

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She was acquitted, but the FBI then deported her back to Samoa.

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“My grandma passed away in 2008. I miss her a lot,” he concluded.

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