Kamala

Known as: Kamala, Kimala, Jim Harris, Ugly Bear Harris, Bad News Harris, Sugar Bear Harris
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WWE Hall of Fame: Legacy

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Kamala, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

James Arthur Harris was born in Senatobia, Mississippi on May 28, 1950.

He died on August 9, 2020 at the age of 70.

Kamala was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025 as part of the Legacy wing.

Kamala Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJames Arthur Harris
  • Ring Names
    • Kamala (September 19, 1982 - August 15, 2010)
    • Kimala (July 31, 1982 - September 18, 1982)
    • Jim Harris (May 27, 1981 - July 30, 1982)
    • Ugly Bear Harris (March 14, 1979 - May 26, 1981)
    • Bad News Harris (April 25, 1980 - June 30, 1980)
    • Sugar Bear Harris (January 1, 1978 - March 5, 1980)
  • Born May 28, 1950
  • Died August 9, 2020 (aged 70)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSenatobia, Mississippi
  • Billed From
    • Uganda, Jungles of Africa
  • Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
  • Weight
    • 380 lbs (172 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Ugandan Giant; The Ugandan Headhunter

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (May 17, 2002 - August 15, 2010)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1978 - January 24, 1996)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYMay 17, 2002August 15, 2010
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWAJanuary 24, 1996January 24, 1996
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 20, 1995September 17, 1995
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJune 9, 1992July 24, 1993
    PromotionUnited States Wrestling AssociationUSWANovember 11, 1991May 4, 1992
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 17, 1991September 7, 1991
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLNovember 23, 1990March 22, 1991
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWMarch 28, 1983December 17, 1988
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 26, 1986September 6, 1987
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 29, 1982July 30, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAAugust 15, 1982May 29, 1986
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWOctober 24, 1985May 29, 1986
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 12, 1984March 23, 1986
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight November 1, 1985February 17, 1986
    PromotionTexas All-Star WrestlingTASWSeptember 29, 1985January 12, 1986
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACDecember 27, 1984August 18, 1985
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJanuary 23, 1985May 31, 1985
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJuly 20, 1984November 22, 1984
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPJune 5, 1984July 7, 1984
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSWNovember 10, 1983June 3, 1984
    PromotionSt. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCMarch 10, 1984June 1, 1984
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACDecember 10, 1982December 2, 1983
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMay 31, 1982November 26, 1982
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFAugust 21, 1982September 25, 1982
    Promotion, Dale Martin PromotionsDMPMay 25, 1981April 15, 1982
    PromotionRelwyskow & Green PromotionsRGPDecember 19, 1981December 19, 1981
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 30, 1979June 30, 1980
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJanuary 28, 1980March 6, 1980
    PromotionNWA Big Time WrestlingBTW DALLAS, Gulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 11, 1979January 13, 1980
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWSeptember 3, 1979October 24, 1979

  • Images History

    Jan 1978
    Jan 1978

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 25, 1993August 15, 2010
    FaceJanuary 24, 1993July 24, 1993
    HeelJanuary 1, 1978January 23, 1993

  • Finishers

    • Air Africa/Kamala Splash - Diving Splash (January 1, 1978 - August 15, 2010)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Native Terror" by RIDWAS - Single (May 17, 2002 - August 15, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Ugandan Giant" - Single (July 20, 1984 - July 24, 1993)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Continental Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

    Great Lakes Wrestling Association

    • 1 GLWA Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mississippi

    • 1 NWA Mississippi Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Tri-State

    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (with Oki Shikina)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)

    Southeastern Xtreme Wrestling

    • 1 SXW Hardcore Championship

    United States Wrestling Association

    • 4 USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Texas Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2012)
    • World Xtreme Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2013)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (3)

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Champions
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