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| Wrestler: |
Kamala |
| Real Name: |
Jim Harris |
| Birthday: |
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| Hometown: |
Billed from Uganda |
| Marital Status: |
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| Height & Weight: |
6'7 - 375lbs |
| Trained by: |
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| Debut: |
1974 |
| Previous Gimmicks: |
The Mississippi Mauler
"Big" Jim Harris
"Sugar Bear" Harris
"Ugly Bear" Harris |
| Finishing Move: |
Splash |
| Favorite Moves: |
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| Notable Feuds: |
Magnum T.A.
The Von Erichs
Andre The Giant
Jim Duggan
Hulk Hogan | |
NWA Southeastern Heavyweight title -as Bad News Harris-;
Southern Heavyweight title;
Texas All-Star USA 6-Man Tag Team title;
USWA Unified Heavyweight title;
GLWA (Ohio) World Heavyweight title;
IWA (Ohio) Heavyweight title;
IAW (India) Tag Team titles; |
In the Beginning:
Jim Harris got his start in the business wrestling in the United Kingdom as "The Mississippi Mauler"..
1974: Jim Harris debuted in the Memphis territory using the name "Sugarbear" Harris..
Jim Harris would eventually become "Kamala - The Ugandan Headhunter" or somtimes "Giant Kimila"..
May 6, 1984 - WCCW Parade of Champions: Kamala wrestled the Great Kabuki to a double disqualification..
May 5, 1985 - WCCW Parade of Champions: Terry Gordy defeated Kamala by disqualification..
July 6, 1985 - Great American Bash: Magnum TA defeated Kamala by DQ to retain the United States title..
September 28, 1985 - AWA SuperClash: Jerry Blackwell defeated Kamala in a "bodyslam" match..
April 20, 1986 - AWA WrestleRock: Sgt Slaughter defeated Kamala by disqualification..
World Wrestling Federation I:
Kamala was managed by Mr. Fuji in the WWF and had a 'masked trainer' named Kimchee, who was often played by Steve Lombardi..
Kamala appeared on WWF's Tuesday Night Titan's with Mr. Fuji and ate a LIVE chicken!
October 4, 1986 - SNME: Kamala defeated Lanny Poffo..
December 1986 - MSG: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala to retain the WWF title..
January 1987: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala in a "No DQ" to retain the WWF title..
May 2, 1987 - SNME: Kamala defeated Jake Roberts..
August 28, 1987 - Paul Boesch Retirement Show: Junk Yard Dog & Tony Atlas defeated Sika & Kamala..
World Wrestling Federation II:
August 29, 1992 - SummerSlam: The Undertaker defeated Kamala by Disqualification..
November 24, 1992 - Survivor Series: The Undertaker defeated Kamala in a "Coffin" match!
World Wrestling Federation - Babyface:
1993: Kamala began to be mistreated by Kimchee, and treated like a "savage beast", giving him beatings after matches..
~~~Kamala was 'rescued' by Slick, began teaching Kamala how to act as a proper human being and had a brief face-run..
January 25, 1993 - RAW: Kamala defeated The Brooklyn Brawler..
March 15, 1993 - RAW: Kamala vs Doink the Clown ended in a Double Disqualification..
April, 11, 1993 - UK Rampage: Doink The Clown defeated Kamala..
May 17, 1993 - RAW: Yokozuna defeated Kamala..
June 28, 1993 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Kamala..
In the Meantime:
Mid-90s: Kamala DID NOT wrestle in Extreme Championship Wrestling as "Uganda" -- that was Ben Peacock aka Kimila II..
World Champion Wrestling:
1995: Kamala signed with World Championship Wrestling and immediately became a member of the Dungeon of Doom..
July 16, 1995 - Bash at the Beach: Kamala defeated "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan..
August 4, 1995 - Clash of the Champions: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala by Disqualification..
September 17, 1995 - Fall Brawl: The Hulkamaniacs beat the Dungeon of Doom in a "War Games" Cage Match..
Semi-Retirement:
Wrestlemania X-7: Kamala participated in the special "gimmick" battle royal..
January 18, 2002--Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Jerry Lawler defeats Kamala..
May 17, 2002--WXW Wrestling: Kamala defeated Meal Maniac..
June 22, 2002--International Wrestling Superstars: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated Kamala..
August 17, 2002--North American Championship: Kamala defeated The Barbarian..
November 10, 2002--All-Access Wrestling debut show: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated Kamala..
February 22, 2003--Texas All-Star Wrestling: Kamala defeated Mike Tatum..
April 12, 2003--Championship International Wrestling: Scotty Magnum defeated Kamala..
April 26, 2003--Far North Wrestling: Kamala defeated Powerhouse Hughes..
May 17, 2003--Memphis Wrestling Redebut: Jerry "The King" Lawler defeated Kimila in a 2/3 Falls Match..
May 31, 2003--East Coast Pro Wrestling: Tony Atlas defeated Kamala by DQ due to interference by several Howard Stern cast members..
August 17, 2003--All Access Wrestling: Dusty Rhodes & David Young defeated Brique St. Pierre & Kamala..
February 22, 2004--Jersey Championship Wrestling: Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Candido defeated Kamala & Prince Nana..
April 3, 2004--International Wrestling Cartel: Jimmy Snuka wrestled Kamala to a NO CONTEST..
May 14, 2004--USA Pro Wrestling: Kamala participated in the Dick Dudley Memorial Gauntlet Match..
June 5, 2004--Christian Wrestling Federation: Kamala vs Tony Atlas ended in a DOUBLE DISQUALIFICATION..
October 2, 2004--Unknown Promotion Name: Dusty Rhodes defeated Kamala..
October 30, 2004--U of Virginia Children's Medical Center Benefit Show: Dusty Rhodes defeated Kamala..
November 6, 2004--Carolina Championship Wrestling: Jimmy Valiant defeated Kamala..
November 13, 2004--MWF Soul Survivor: Todd Hanson & Bob Orton & Beau Douglas b Kamala & Gino Martino & Executioner..
December 4, 2004--Carolina Championship Wrestling: Kamala defeated Madd Maxx..
January 8, 2005--Carolina Championship Wrestling: Kamala beat Madd Maxx by forfeit (no show) but Jimmy Valiant ran in and chased Kamala away..
January 29, 2005 - WrestleReunion: "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala..
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