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| Harris was best known as a ] in pro wrestling originally wrestling in some of the Southern promotions in the U.S. He was managed in the legendary Mid-South region by General ] when Kamala was known as "The Ugandan Giant". Originally billed as a former bodyguard of dictator ] and wrestled while wearing African tribal facepaint, as well as a two white stars painted on his chest and a yellow crescent on his stomach. He was known to slap his belly in the ring and stomp and was often brought to the ring by his "handler" Kim Chee in the Mid-South and ]. He was scared of snakes and this helped his opponent, ] during their feud in the WWF. He even went bowling in one (in)famous incident with his manager, Reverend Slick. He was part of ]'s ] in ] that tried to end the career of ]. | Harris was best known as a ] in pro wrestling originally wrestling in some of the Southern promotions in the U.S. He was managed in the legendary Mid-South region by General ] when Kamala was known as "The Ugandan Giant". Originally billed as a former bodyguard of dictator ] and wrestled while wearing African tribal facepaint, as well as a two white stars painted on his chest and a yellow crescent on his stomach. He was known to slap his belly in the ring and stomp and was often brought to the ring by his "handler" Kim Chee in the Mid-South and ]. He was scared of snakes and this helped his opponent, ] during their feud in the WWF. He even went bowling in one (in)famous incident with his manager, Reverend Slick. He was part of ]'s ] in ] that tried to end the career of ]. | ||
| Harris participated in the "Gimmick Battle Royale" at ], and was eliminated by ] |
Harris participated in the "Gimmick Battle Royale" at ], and was eliminated by ]. On ], ] Harris made a surprise return to ], participating in a ] segment. Kamala made an appearance on the ] ] edition of WWE ]. Former manager ] came to the ring with him, but his match with ] ended in a no decision when a message from ] interrupted the match. Kamala also appeared at the 2005 ] event, where was one of the choices for ]'s tag team partner. He lost out to ], but came down at the end of the match and delivered a big splash to ]. | ||
| Harris announced his retirement from wrestling in late 2005. He has since embarked on a new career as a singer, releasing his debut album through his official website ''TheGiantKamala.com''. | Harris announced his retirement from wrestling in late 2005. He has since embarked on a new career as a singer, releasing his debut album through his official website ''TheGiantKamala.com''. | ||
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James Harris (born May 28, 1950 in Senatobia, Mississippi) is an American professional wrestler, better known as Kamala.
Career
Harris began his career in regional wrestling companies and worked for both World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation. He also feuded with Junkyard Dog and Hacksaw Jim Duggan in the Mid-South and had matches against Kerry Von Erich in the World Class promotion based out of Dallas, Texas.
Harris was best known as a heel in pro wrestling originally wrestling in some of the Southern promotions in the U.S. He was managed in the legendary Mid-South region by General Skandor Akbar when Kamala was known as "The Ugandan Giant". Originally billed as a former bodyguard of dictator Idi Amin and wrestled while wearing African tribal facepaint, as well as a two white stars painted on his chest and a yellow crescent on his stomach. He was known to slap his belly in the ring and stomp and was often brought to the ring by his "handler" Kim Chee in the Mid-South and WWF. He was scared of snakes and this helped his opponent, Jake "the Snake" Roberts during their feud in the WWF. He even went bowling in one (in)famous incident with his manager, Reverend Slick. He was part of Kevin Sullivan's Dungeon of Doom in WCW that tried to end the career of Hulk Hogan.
Harris participated in the "Gimmick Battle Royale" at WrestleMania X-Seven, and was eliminated by Sgt. Slaughter. On July 26, 2004 Harris made a surprise return to World Wrestling Entertainment, participating in a RAW Diva Search segment. Kamala made an appearance on the August 11 2005 edition of WWE Smackdown!. Former manager Kim Chee came to the ring with him, but his match with Randy Orton ended in a no decision when a message from The Undertaker interrupted the match. Kamala also appeared at the 2005 Taboo Tuesday event, where was one of the choices for Eugene's tag team partner. He lost out to Jimmy Snuka, but came down at the end of the match and delivered a big splash to Tyson Tomko.
Harris announced his retirement from wrestling in late 2005. He has since embarked on a new career as a singer, releasing his debut album through his official website TheGiantKamala.com.
Profile
- Height: 6'7" (200.7 cm)
- Weight: 375lbs (170.1 kg)
- Birthday: May 28, 1950
- Hometown: Senatobia, Mississippi
- Trained By: Great Mephisto
- Professional Debut: 1974
- Finishing/Signature Move(s): Air Africa (Flying Splash), Big Splash
Previous Identities
- Bad News Harris
- Big Jim Harris
- Giant Kimala
- Kamala
- Kamala the Ugandan Giant
- Kamala the Ugandan Headhunter
- The Mississippi Mauler
- Sugar Bear Harris
- The Superfly
- Ugly Bear Harris
Previous Managers
- Percy Pringle
- Friday
- Freddie Blassie
- Eddie Creatchman
- The Wizard
- Mr. Fuji
- Kim Chee
- Harvey Wippleman
- Slick
- Jimmy Hart
- Skandor Akbar
- Kevin Sullivan
- Paul Jones
- Adnan El Kassey
- King Curtis Iaukea
- Dim Chee/ Kim Lee (summer 2005)
Championships/Accomplishments
- 4-time USWA Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time Mid-Southern Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time Tri-State Tag Team Champion (with Oki Shikima)
- 1-time Indo-Asian Tag Team Champion (with Giant Warrior)
- 1-time SXW ( Southeastern Xtreme Wrestling ) Hardcore Champion
- 1-time GLWA (Ohio) World Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time IWA (Ohio) Heavyweight Champion
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) ranked him # 144 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003.