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The wrestling world is mourning the loss of James ‘Kamala’ Harris, who passed away at age 70. The larger-than-life character had a storied career than spanned several decades.
Following the news of his passing, WWE issued a statement, looking back at his memorable career. All Elite Wrestling and Impact Wrestling also tweeted out graphics in memory of the wrestling legend.
Several pro-wrestling stars took to social media to honor the wrestling legend.
WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70.https://t.co/d0kGY4GcTO
— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2020
GOD BLESS THE KAMALA HE ALWAYS PUT ON A SHOW FOR THE FANS GOOD BIG MAN WHO WORKED THE GIMMICK BETTER THEN MOST IT BREAK MY HEART #ripkamala pic.twitter.com/8hFybhctSq
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 10, 2020
AEW and the wrestling world mourn the passing of wrestling legend James “Kamala” Harris, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.#RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/kYMMusLJXJ
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 10, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kamala. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/7wGbDdc8NS
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/1292611311105269761?s=20
https://twitter.com/ChrisHero/status/1292610957571694593?s=20
Rest in Peace Kamala! Just as much as he was a scary in ring, he was a sweetheart in real life. He informed me I had knocked out a tooth on a clothesline. After I apologized profusely he informed me he was set to get it pulled anyway and I saved him $30 lol Rest easy my friend… pic.twitter.com/Sd2x1HKo0R
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 10, 2020
Another legend who deserved to be in @WWE Hall of Fame and ALIVE when that time came. An all around great talent and good guy that got over and stood out wherever he went. RIP to the great “Ugandan Giant” Kamala. His memory will live on forever. ~PHS#RIPKamala #Kamala #WWE #WWF pic.twitter.com/LnxIM0D59F
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) August 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/JerryLawler/status/1292606108624879617
https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/status/1292611422682259456
Rest in peace, Kamala.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 10, 2020
Sorry to hear a legend has passed. I had the pleasure of meeting Kamala couple of times always a tremendously nice man. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/4QgYJ2oMV6
— taz (@OfficialTAZ) August 10, 2020
The Ugandan Warrior Kamala was an amazing performer
I enjoyed all of his stuff
A character like that can never exist in todays world
Sad to hear his passing pic.twitter.com/HbkJJYozAU— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) August 9, 2020
I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing away of Big Jim Harris, aka Kamala. I met Jim in 1981 in Croydon, close to London England where he was breaking in as The Mississippi Mauler working with Big Daddy Crabtree. I… https://t.co/MhOpY4aJsR
— Bret Hart (@BretHart) August 10, 2020