Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Kamala

The wrestling world sadly lost Kamala on Sunday at the age of 70. 

Following his passing, wrestlers shared their memories of 'The Ugandan Giant.' 

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I BELIEVED!!!!! Thank you for the memories! #ripkamala

A post shared by The 305 MVP (@the305mvp) on Aug 9, 2020 at 7:00pm PDT

 

 

 

 

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So sorry to hear about the passing of Kamala.  His passion for entertaining a crowd was second to none. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fans, much love. Rest in peace.

A post shared by Hulk Hogan (@hulkhogan) on Aug 9, 2020 at 7:30pm PDT

Saddened to hear the news of the passing of the great #Kamala....... first wrestler I had the pleasure of seeing live. I was a believer. ----

— Bill Goldberg (@Goldberg) August 10, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of James Harris. I first saw him on TV when I was a child in the UK and at live shows as “The Missisippi Mauler” Big Jim Harris and then had the pleasure of being on shows with him in the US. A lovely man. https://t.co/dfYathRlyK

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) August 10, 2020

GOD BLESS THE KAMALA HE ALWAYS PUT ON A SHOW FOR THE FANS GOOD BIG MAN WHO WORKED THE GIMMICK BETTER THEN MOST IT BREAK MY HEART #ripkamala pic.twitter.com/8hFybhctSq

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 10, 2020

Rest in Peace Kamala! Just as much as he was a scary in ring, he was a sweetheart in real life. He informed me I had knocked out a tooth on a clothesline. After I apologized profusely he informed me he was set to get it pulled anyway and I saved him $30 lol Rest easy my friend... pic.twitter.com/Sd2x1HKo0R

— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 10, 2020

 

 

 

 

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I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing away of Big Jim Harris, aka Kamala. I met Jim in 1981 in Croydon, close to London England where he was breaking in as The Mississippi Mauler working with Big Daddy Crabtree. I caught up with him 3 years later as Kamala in WWE when he was a terrifying monster heel working on top with Hulk Hogan. Unlike his heel character, he was one of the friendliest, nicest, happy-go-lucky guys I ever knew in pro wrestling. I had the pleasure of working with him in 1992 when I was WWE champion. He was great to work with and I smile at the memories of him laughing so hard at my infamous blackboard drawings. He had a great sense of humour and, like Andre, he’d race into the dressing room to see what my latest cartoon was about. He always had a big smile despite all his challenges, including the loss of both legs. Always a kind and happy gentle soul. I’ll miss him for always being so good to me. R.I.P. Big Jim Harris.

A post shared by Bret (@brethitmanhart) on Aug 9, 2020 at 6:22pm PDT

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of James Harris “Kamala”. My sympathies and condolences to his family, friends and fans. Did his gimmick to perfection, loved working with him. Terry, Percy, Suger Bear and myself all started together for the Caulkin’s in Miss. R.I.P.

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) August 10, 2020

AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of wrestling legend James “Kamala” Harris, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.#RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/kYMMusLJXJ

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) August 10, 2020

Sorry to hear a legend has passed. I had the pleasure of meeting Kamala couple of times always a tremendously nice man. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/4QgYJ2oMV6

— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) August 10, 2020

Another legend who deserved to be in @WWE Hall of Fame and ALIVE when that time came. An all around great talent and good guy that got over and stood out wherever he went. RIP to the great “Ugandan Giant” Kamala. His memory will live on forever. ~PHS#RIPKamala #Kamala #WWE #WWF pic.twitter.com/LnxIM0D59F

— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) August 10, 2020

Absolutely crushed to hear that Kamala has passed away. Had the privilege to meet him a handful of times. He was a pure sweetheart of a man. The Ugandan Giant/Headhunter was one of my favorite characters in wrestling history.

Unforgettable as a man & as a wrestler. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/6mS9bxYUef

— Chris Hero (Is Back) (@ChrisHero) August 9, 2020

RIP Kamala. I’m happy I had the opportunity to share a locker room with him many years ago. A giant of a gentleman. Godspeed sir. pic.twitter.com/G20iYuoojC

— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 9, 2020

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kamala. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/7wGbDdc8NS

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) August 10, 2020

Rest in peace, Kamala.

— The #MULTIFARIOUS Matthew Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 10, 2020

A character that you created and a nice, nice man.

Athletic Big Man...

RIPKAMALA-- https://t.co/3OWHehBLWg

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 10, 2020

RIP #Kamala. True story. Before I was in wrestling. I used to keep his pin up in my bartending locker in the early https://t.co/NJ2eklPsvF of the best old school gimmicks.

— Missy Hyatt (@missyhyatt) August 10, 2020

The Ugandan Warrior Kamala was an amazing performer
I enjoyed all of his stuff
A character like that can never exist in todays world
Sad to hear his passing pic.twitter.com/HbkJJYozAU

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) August 9, 2020

RIP Kamala.