Kamala
Kamala was an African-American professional wrestler best known for his work in WWE and Jerry Lawler's CWA/USWA Memphis promotion.
Wrestler
May 28, 1950
August 10, 2020
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James Harper Harris, also known as Kamala (1950-2020), was a renowned African-American professional wrestler who gained fame in WWE and other promotions, including Jerry Lawler’s CWA/USWA Memphis. He began his career in NWA Tri-State, where he won the NWA Tri-State Tag Team Championship. In 1980, Harris joined Southeastern Championship Wrestling and secured the NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship. Known as the “Ugandan Giant,” Kamala had a long and successful career in the wrestling industry. Unfortunately, he passed away on August 9, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York, after facing multiple health issues.