Family Of WWE Legend Kamala Reacts To Hall Of Fame News
The family of Kamala has commented on his long-awaited induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Whenever wrestling fans think of the legendary late, great Kamala, they think of him as a wildman who was unpredictable and very entertaining to watch. Whether he was a face or a heel, Kamala was the kind of guy who you had to keep an eye on because you never knew what he would do.
It was announced by WWE earlier this week that Kamala will be one of the three wrestlers honored in the Hall of Fame Legacy group, along with Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff.
On WWE’s website, they wrote about Kamala’s career.
Known as “The Ugandan Giant,” Kamala was one of WWE’s most memorable Superstars with his intimidating war paint and unpredictable style inside the ring. Kamala battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Undertaker as a feared villain, then later endeared himself to the WWE Universe with a lovable innocence that showed the true heart of Jim Harris — the gentle giant under Kamala’s mask.
Unfortunately, Kamala (whose real name was James Harris) passed away in August 2020 at the age of 70 due to cardiac arrest and other health issues.
Kamala’s Family Is Thankful For WWE Hall Of Fame Induction
The family of Kamala has reacted to the WWE Hall of Fame news on the official Facebook page dedicated to the wrestling legend.
On behalf of our family, we want to extend our deepest thanks to WWE for the incredible honor of inducting James Harris, known and loved around the world as Kamala “The Ugandan Giant,” into the WWE Hall of Fame.
James’ story is one of strength, resilience, and perseverance. Growing up in poverty after losing his father at a young age, James worked as a sharecropper to help support his family. It was through sheer determination that he carved out a path to greatness.
Kamala shared the ring with some of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling—Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Sgt. Slaughter, Randy Orton, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Barn Bam Bigelow, Randy Savage, Bret Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, Jerry Lawler, The Von Erich Family, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Magnum TA, Ted DiBiase and Andre the Giant, just to name a few. These names remind us not only of wrestling’s golden era —but of Kamala’s rightful place among its legends.
Though his later years were marked by hardship, health challenges, and heartbreak-through it all, his faith in Jesus Christ remained a constant source of strength. We know James would be overwhelmed with joy to be welcomed back into the WWE family—a place where he always felt at home.
To the fans, to WWE, to 16 Creative, and to every friend and family member who has never stopped believing in his legacy—thank you. Your love, support, and tireless efforts made this moment possible. Because of you, Kamala’s legacy will forever be etched into the history of professional wrestling. Welcome home, Kamala.
The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Friday, April 18th in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 41 weekend.