WWE legend James ‘Kamala’ Harris is being called after his death at 70 by peers: ‘A giant of a gentleman’
WWE legend James ‘Kamala Harris’ has died at 70, according to the company Sunday.
‘WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has died at the age of 70,’ a statement on WWE’s Twitter said.
It went on to say: ‘Under Kamala’s terrible face paint, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris fought the greatest Superstars in the history of sports entertainment, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant.
The latest: WWE legend James ‘Kamala Harris’ has died at 70, according to the company Sunday
‘He terrorized opponents and enthusiastic audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006. WWE extends his sympathy to Harris’ family, friends and fans. ‘
The ring star, who worked as a good man and villain, has had serious health problems in recent years, losing both of his legs in a battle with diabetes.
A number of contemporaries of Kamala and current pro-wrestling personalities had kind words about the late star of the ring.
The Iron Sheik, a top 80’s ring villain like Kamala, said: ‘God bless Kamala, he always put on a show for the fans good big man who worked the gimmick better than most it broke my heart.’
Sad: The company confirmed that Harris died on Sunday
Legacy: The wrestling organization AEW sent condolences to the late pro wrestler
Peers: The Iron Sheik, a top 80s ring villain like Kamala, had kind words for the late wrestler
Lawler of ‘The King’ wrote, ‘Just was told Kamala was dead’ with a photo of one of her field battles in Memphis.
Lawler’s longtime broadcast colleague and friend Jim Ross added, ‘A character you have created and a nice, nice man. Athletic big man … RIP KAMALA. ‘
“RIP Kamala,” said Frankie Kazarian. ‘I’m glad I had the opportunity many years ago to share a dressing room with him. A giant of a gentleman. Good luck sir. ‘
Long history: Jerry Lawler’s ring ties date back four decades to Kamala
Beloved: A number of Kamala contemporaries and current pro-wrestling personalities had kind words about the late star of the ring
Brian ‘The Blue Meanie’ Heffron shared an amusing anecdote about the late ring star.
“Rest in peace Kamala!” he said. ‘Like he was a scary ring, he was a love in real life. He informed me that I had knocked out a tooth on a clothing line.
‘After I apologized profusely, he let me know he was set up anyway and I’ll save him $ 30 lol Rest easy my friend …’
Said Taz: ‘Sorry to hear that a legend has been passed down. I had the pleasure of meeting Kamala a few times always an enormously nice man. #RIPKamala. ‘
Legend: The late ring star was remembered by the alumni organization Cauliflower Alley Club
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