IT'S SAD, I NEVER READ THAT KAMALA HAD PASSED!!! I KNOW HE HAD LOST LEGS, DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES, IF HE DID PASS [ CONDOLENCES TO KAMALA'S FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS] I REALLY LIKE HIS TOUGH, BUT FAIR ATTITUDE AND REMEMBER SEEING HIM WRESTLE AT M.S.G. IN THE LATE 80'S / EARLY 90'S, GOD BLESS HIM.
It takes a real man to stand up to a man that can kick his ass, which he did. Just admitting another man can whoop you isn't much. Standing up to him is.
Well it's not that hard to admit Andre could destroy u.. He was a Big Stinky giant, and he was mean... So yea most people he could whup.. Now someone like Lesnar, Haku , and maybe scott steiner could've stood up to him, BUT most wrestlers couldn't...
I had a fear of Kamala as a Young Lad and grew Fond of him as a Man...He seems so genuine and knowledgeable...Him and Andre were my Wrestling Heroes...R.i.p. Both.
I think when Andre was between 25 - 28 years old he would have been a handful for anyone to fight. He was strong enough to lift automobiles off the ground and was agile too. He picked up 230 lb dudes like I pick up my tomcat. I can't imagine what it would be like if he just drilled someone upside the head with that strength and a fist as large as hulk hands. Kamala was a very memorable wrestler too. Dude was scary as hell
@@daveyboy_ he was a mess by the time he was 30 , I believe he had another acromegaly growth spurt in his late 20s that caused too much strain on his frame. Plus he'd broken his ankle and was laid up for a long time , so he gained about 150 lbs
@@Keleneki It was funny the way Kamala looked at JYD when he came out. I think JYD must have come out a little late. Kamala had the look on his face like where the hell were you. Lol
Ironic that the wrestling world had us convinced that Kamala was a spear wielding wild man from Uganda,when he was actually a gun toting American gangster,badass enough that even the great Andre the Giant knew to stay away from Kamala's sense of self preservation.Thanks to both of these Legends for being such great ppl and entertainers!
@@gregwilkinson5185 He's actually from MS,where I am from,but yeah,"Sugar Bear" Harris,I think was his name before Kamala.He was a nice guy,but he didn't let ppl cross him.
I, as a musician met Andre back in the spring of 1978, at a hotel bar. That night, he was a gentle, polite, warm guy to spend time with. I enjoyed talking with him, as I did Arnold Skaaland, Bob Backlund, Johnny Rodz, Haystacks, to name a few over the couple of months working there. The downtown Baltimore Holiday Inn where I was working, and where the guys stayed, was across the street from the arena.
...to continue: The bar was on the basement floor, one floor below the lobby via ballroom stairs. One night, the elevator was not working. As Haystacks left the bar walking down the hallway toward the stairs to get up to the lobby, I heard him mutter, "Oh...these damned stairs again". And I of course understood why.
Jerry Lawler had a funny story about him, back in memphis days I guess, and lawler being a decent artist, he started doing kamala's face and body paint. And one day Kamala asked Jerry why he been painting a banana on his belly. Jerry laughed and said, brother its a crecent moon. Kamalas like ....ohh ok.
Just saying I'm 53 year's old and I remember being at ring side in atlanta when I was around 8 year's old Andray came to the ring and walked by me and patted me on the head and just smiled that was a match were he was wrestling the original sheik or it may have been abdullah it was one of the two hell we went to wrestling so much back in those days it's hard to remember.
People don’t understand how far ahead of his time Kamala was. I remember seeing a match of his for the first time and I was instantly amazed. I truly thought he was from Uganda and a wild man. I’m surprise his face doesn’t look like Swiss cheese with as many times as he bladed in his career. This guy would bleed in every match and it would be everywhere. He would obviously do anything to make people believe that professional wrestling was real. God bless him, he deserves a great little spot next to Andre and Roddy and all of the greats that we have lost over the past Years. Love you man. Thank you for the entertainment.
I could not imagine being as big as Kamala was back then and still being so intimidated by the Giant that you had to bring a 357 magnum with you in case you got into it with him. Lord Jesus I cant imagine how strong the Giant had to be
Always liked kamala as a kid. His schtick was badass for the time and he played it well. His in ring ability was very good to especially for a man of his size wearing no shoes or boots.
I only watched wrestling between the ages of 10 and 15 or so. But Kamala was my favorite. I found his act very convincing and enjoyed watching his matches.
That's a very good point, that you never hear mentioned! I can't walk the 8 steps from my bed to my bathroom, without putting my slippers on, or it would hurt my feet & God forbid I would step on something. Imagine the shit he had to have walked on over the years, between locker rooms, backstage, on the way to, and in the ring!
That's what kamala did, he put people over, he was fine with it, that's why he was there and it kept him working alone longer than alot of the people he put over.
There's two ways you can also look at Kamala and his passing. 70 year old is a bit less than average expected lifespan for average people... But wrestlers are not average people. A pro wrestler making it to 70 is equivalent to an average person living to 90. So thinking about that makes the hurt of his loss not sting quite as bad. He had quite a good amount of years, and an extraordinary life. Love you Kamala.
As a kid I was lucky enough to see Kamala vs Andre the giant in houston. I remember when andre came out and about 20 kids were around him and he was so tall it was surreal seeing it in person
Andre was protective of who was in the locker room, like a locker room hall monitor. Kamala, great character but never knew how much I'd like the man behind the belly slaps.
I've met Andre lots of times and I always told everybody that he was not a nice person at all. He played a nice guy on camera but to be in his presence outside of wrestling, he was a mean nasty drunk. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble about him but the truth is the truth
It's strange. Many of his closest friends loved him and cherished his friendship. But listening to their stories about him, it's almost as if they don't realize that they're describing a hot-headed, slovenly, drunken asshole with little respect for everyone who _wasn't_ them. Granted, he couldn't have been treated too well for much of his life but the dude was a bully himself
Braxton matthews i hope that's a joke but if it's not you should watch some of the videos of wrestlers talk about abdullah the butcher he's a real piece of shit
You should check out the video of wrestlers talking about abdullah cutting them withtout permission with the same blade he cut himself with thus giving them with hep c
@@psychobluesfxt I think its a big coincidence but what if some people voted for her thinking they were actually getting the WWF legend Kamalla. The Ugandan giant has added to her fame and hopefully vice versa. Its an odd situation anyway i agree.
Very interesting story... Bad News Brown/Bad News Allen told the same story of Andre making Racial Slurs on a Bus when they were having a Run in Japan.. And Bad News being a Judo Champion confronted Andre the next day before they got on the bus outside the hotel.. And told Giant Andre he didn't like what he was saying, and that he better cut it out or they are going to have a problem.. And he Never had another problem after with the racial comments...
I never knew Andre was like that. When he babysitted me backstage. He was a kind gentleman. He might of just loved kids but I never had an issue with Andre.
Yes when I was a kid he was our gardener for a few years and he was always really nice. I called him Andre the Violet and he often brought me Snickers.
Harris was a good guy, and Andre always struck me as the sort of dude that you had to -earn- his respect. Was it kind of A-holish an outlook? Yeah, but he was one of the biggest names in the industry, at a certain point you can start demanding people show you that they're worth respecting.
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"Motherf&%^a, get to tinkin' from now on!"
-James Harris
1950-2020
Rest in peace Kamala. One of the greatest characters in Pro wrestling
When did this happen? It’s known that he had been suffering, he is a true legend
IT'S SAD, I NEVER READ THAT KAMALA HAD PASSED!!! I KNOW HE HAD LOST LEGS, DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM DIABETES, IF HE DID PASS [ CONDOLENCES TO KAMALA'S FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS] I REALLY LIKE HIS TOUGH, BUT FAIR ATTITUDE AND REMEMBER SEEING HIM WRESTLE AT M.S.G. IN THE LATE 80'S / EARLY 90'S, GOD BLESS HIM.
Its tragic how some of the wrestlers we grew up watching as kids live out the rest of there lives
@@bipulmanna4242 Aug. 9th.
I liked Kamala. You can tell that he was honest. So sad that he's gone.
yeah...just seems like a good man
scared the hell out me as a kid. loll
More honest than Kamala Harris.
@@johnre5342 really, even here. Ugh!
we'll all be gone eventually. it's just a matter of time.
RIP,Jim Harris, you were a big man with a big heart.miss you.
Takes a real man to know and admit that another man could have destroyed him if they really wanted to. Much respect Kamala. RIP
He also let you know that he wasn't scared of Andre no matter how big he was, you got to respect that.
@@jamescolby7125 Hell yes! 100 percent. It is a shame Kamala was treated so bad by WWF when he headlined arenas with Hogan, Undertaker.
It's the same with bad news brown.
It takes a real man to stand up to a man that can kick his ass, which he did. Just admitting another man can whoop you isn't much. Standing up to him is.
Well it's not that hard to admit Andre could destroy u.. He was a Big Stinky giant, and he was mean... So yea most people he could whup.. Now someone like Lesnar, Haku , and maybe scott steiner could've stood up to him, BUT most wrestlers couldn't...
I had a fear of Kamala as a Young Lad and grew Fond of him as a Man...He seems so genuine and knowledgeable...Him and Andre were my Wrestling Heroes...R.i.p. Both.
Well
"MothaFrrrr get to tinking right now" LOL.
Respect to the Giant❤️
RIP Kamala. A gentle soul who’ll always be remembered.
R.I.P. KAMALA AWESOME MAN..💯🎯♥️
I think when Andre was between 25 - 28 years old he would have been a handful for anyone to fight. He was strong enough to lift automobiles off the ground and was agile too. He picked up 230 lb dudes like I pick up my tomcat. I can't imagine what it would be like if he just drilled someone upside the head with that strength and a fist as large as hulk hands. Kamala was a very memorable wrestler too. Dude was scary as hell
The Giant was past his prime in 83
@@daveyboy_ he was a mess by the time he was 30 , I believe he had another acromegaly growth spurt in his late 20s that caused too much strain on his frame. Plus he'd broken his ankle and was laid up for a long time , so he gained about 150 lbs
If you watch the footage when Andre was young he was amazing. The man did elbow drops, suplexed people. Really quick and agile in his day.
If Andre grabbed anybody in his younger days he could literally crush u! I don’t care how tough u were
i think in his late 20's andre could probably smash someones head like a watermelon
I love how this man talks and carries himself in conversation. Glad I found this interview
He gained Andre's respect. To the point where he let Kamala slam him. Andre wouldn't let just anyone slam him.
I just saw that match! Very few people have ever slammed Andre!👍
Kamala slamming Andre was the best ever slam of the giant with his belly slaps afterwards. 🤙
@@Keleneki It was funny the way Kamala looked at JYD when he came out. I think JYD must have come out a little late. Kamala had the look on his face like where the hell were you. Lol
Harris was a very decent man.
Ironic that the wrestling world had us convinced that Kamala was a spear wielding wild man from Uganda,when he was actually a gun toting American gangster,badass enough that even the great Andre the Giant knew to stay away from Kamala's sense of self preservation.Thanks to both of these Legends for being such great ppl and entertainers!
I think his real name was Harris and he was from Memphis.
@@gregwilkinson5185 He's actually from MS,where I am from,but yeah,"Sugar Bear" Harris,I think was his name before Kamala.He was a nice guy,but he didn't let ppl cross him.
I seriously could listen to him talking about old school wrestlers for days. You just can tell he’s humble and truthful with no axe to grind
Rest in Peace to Kamala and Andre two of the best big men ever in pro wrestling.
I, as a musician met Andre back in the spring of 1978, at a hotel bar. That night, he was a gentle, polite, warm guy to spend time with. I enjoyed talking with him, as I did Arnold Skaaland, Bob Backlund, Johnny Rodz, Haystacks, to name a few over the couple of months working there. The downtown Baltimore Holiday Inn where I was working, and where the guys stayed, was across the street from the arena.
...to continue: The bar was on the basement floor, one floor below the lobby via ballroom stairs. One night, the elevator was not working. As Haystacks left the bar walking down the hallway toward the stairs to get up to the lobby, I heard him mutter, "Oh...these damned stairs again". And I of course understood why.
The Ugandan giant? You mean the Mississippi giant!
I always enjoyed his matches as a kid. Seems like a really humble person and respectful man.
I never really appreciated Kamala until recently watching all these old matches and interviews, but now he's definitely one of my favorites.
Jerry Lawler had a funny story about him, back in memphis days I guess, and lawler being a decent artist, he started doing kamala's face and body paint. And one day Kamala asked Jerry why he been painting a banana on his belly. Jerry laughed and said, brother its a crecent moon. Kamalas like ....ohh ok.
Seems like such a cool calm dude Kamala,deserves to be in the WWE hall of fame,R.I.P. Kamala.
When did he die?
gostate 2014 August 9th,2020
Hall of famer in my book.
Just saying I'm 53 year's old and I remember being at ring side in atlanta when I was around 8 year's old Andray came to the ring and walked by me and patted me on the head and just smiled that was a match were he was wrestling the original sheik or it may have been abdullah it was one of the two hell we went to wrestling so much back in those days it's hard to remember.
Man I wish I could have met Kamala! He always seemed like the sweetest guys in the business
People don’t understand how far ahead of his time Kamala was. I remember seeing a match of his for the first time and I was instantly amazed. I truly thought he was from Uganda and a wild man. I’m surprise his face doesn’t look like Swiss cheese with as many times as he bladed in his career. This guy would bleed in every match and it would be everywhere. He would obviously do anything to make people believe that professional wrestling was real. God bless him, he deserves a great little spot next to Andre and Roddy and all of the greats that we have lost over the past Years. Love you man. Thank you for the entertainment.
He was agile and nimble for his size too when he was young.
I could not imagine being as big as Kamala was back then and still being so intimidated by the Giant that you had to bring a 357 magnum with you in case you got into it with him. Lord Jesus I cant imagine how strong the Giant had to be
Always liked kamala as a kid. His schtick was badass for the time and he played it well. His in ring ability was very good to especially for a man of his size wearing no shoes or boots.
I only watched wrestling between the ages of 10 and 15 or so. But Kamala was my favorite. I found his act very convincing and enjoyed watching his matches.
That's a very good point, that you never hear mentioned! I can't walk the 8 steps from my bed to my bathroom, without putting my slippers on, or it would hurt my feet & God forbid I would step on something. Imagine the shit he had to have walked on over the years, between locker rooms, backstage, on the way to, and in the ring!
The way they made Kamala take a dive to put Umaga over made me sick.
Same. I HATED that.
That's what kamala did, he put people over, he was fine with it, that's why he was there and it kept him working alone longer than alot of the people he put over.
Kamala was a great talent in his prime...he scared us when we would go to the matches. But he, not Andre, was the true gentle giant..RIP big man..
RIP to both James Harris and Andre Roussimoff😂❤😊
There's two ways you can also look at Kamala and his passing.
70 year old is a bit less than average expected lifespan for average people... But wrestlers are not average people.
A pro wrestler making it to 70 is equivalent to an average person living to 90.
So thinking about that makes the hurt of his loss not sting quite as bad. He had quite a good amount of years, and an extraordinary life.
Love you Kamala.
Kamala is super honest and genuine...loves it
I think Andre could be a bully when he wanted , not because of his size but because of his power and standings with promoters.
Kamala was during a great time in wrestling & he fitted right in. Great wrestler, great memories, great man. RIP🙏🏻
He’s the man to pick Andre the Giant up in a full body slam
Harley race did it better.
His life is very interesting,there should be a movie made about him. Seem to me like a very nice humble and hard working man.
RIP James Harris. You deserved better than you got.
Now that I "T'ink" about , this interview is funny as hell.
Such a nice guy!! Kamala always seemed so humble.
Condolences to Mr. Harris. Such a great person!
@philaman1972 don't mind people calling u stupid - most of us know what you mean ;-)
Kamala was something else! He could really move for being a big guy! He looked really good and healthy in this interview. R.I.P. big man.
As a kid I was lucky enough to see Kamala vs Andre the giant in houston. I remember when andre came out and about 20 kids were around him and he was so tall it was surreal seeing it in person
Born in Mississippi, Dies In Mississippi but he lived like a Ugandan King!!
"He hit the midget???" 🤣🤣🤣
R. I. P. Kamala! Thanks for the great memories
Andre was protective of who was in the locker room, like a locker room hall monitor. Kamala, great character but never knew how much I'd like the man behind the belly slaps.
I've met Andre lots of times and I always told everybody that he was not a nice person at all. He played a nice guy on camera but to be in his presence outside of wrestling, he was a mean nasty drunk. Sorry to burst anyone's bubble about him but the truth is the truth
@Glassbeaches passed away in a hotel but it was after a night at the pub. Either way...
It's strange. Many of his closest friends loved him and cherished his friendship. But listening to their stories about him, it's almost as if they don't realize that they're describing a hot-headed, slovenly, drunken asshole with little respect for everyone who _wasn't_ them. Granted, he couldn't have been treated too well for much of his life but the dude was a bully himself
So in what way did you 'meet him'?
Dang I thought Andre was cool man, shout out to Kamala for setting the record straight
RIP Kamala
This guys seems like a very nice man.....
He is unless he's asked about Abdullah the Butcher. That's the only person I ever heard him speak negative of
@@stinger5127 "I don't want none of your funky a** ribs. I can get my own ribs".
Braxton matthews i hope that's a joke but if it's not you should watch some of the videos of wrestlers talk about abdullah the butcher he's a real piece of shit
@@tonycurtin279 oh no I believe Abdullah was no good. If a guy like Kamala gets worked up and calls you out then you have some problems.
You should check out the video of wrestlers talking about abdullah cutting them withtout permission with the same blade he cut himself with thus giving them with hep c
RIP Kamala.
Forever remembered and forever loved. God bless you and your family.
RIP Kamala 🙏
Holly crap Kamala the Ugandan giant has a deep Mississippi accent....
Where was Kamala from???
@@danielrose8122 Mississippi
Senatobia mississippi
Kamala was a great character, RIP Mr Harris, love you and all of your matches and interviews
Would of liked to have met this man.
Kamala extremely likeable guy.
A guy so famous nearly 40 years later politicians are having their name's re sounded, so not to cause confusion with the Ugandan giant.
Don't you find it odd that the same day one Kamala Harris dies, another gets the VP nod?
@@psychobluesfxt I think its a big coincidence but what if some people voted for her thinking they were actually getting the WWF legend Kamalla. The Ugandan giant has added to her fame and hopefully vice versa. Its an odd situation anyway i agree.
I think their feet were the same size 🤣
@@alexbaker2615 I think the older Kamala had a better idea of reality than the chick running for office. She's a deluded liberal whiner
He’s the only Kamala I know.
This is the reason why Kamala is not in the WWF Hall of Fame because he stood his ground
Such a gentle man.
This Kamala I like. Not the laughing hyena in the WH.
RIP to Kamala, one of the greats. He slammed Andre in one of his matches. 👍
A true southern brotha.. 💪🏽
Growing up in New Orleans I remember going to the Super Dome seeing Kamala as a youngester he was scary, RiP!
Kamala used to scare the shit out of me...i was afraid he was going to put me in his soup!
Great interview. Andre the Giant seemed like an interesting dude. Sometimes a good joke can bring people together.
Hes like the guy from green mile the black acter who was big but so nice.r.i.p kamala legend.GENTLE MAN
Really great interview!
Get to ticking from now one....... LOL! I needed that laugh. I believe he could take Andre the Giant for real. Love and miss Kamala.
I don't think anyone has a bad word to say about Kamala. A true legend who was done dirty.
Class act. Scared me to death as a kid.
I’m sorry boss, I don’t tink! Lol
Rip Kamala
Loved this dude...Kimala The Ugandan Giant...see you on the other side!!!best heart of all of em!!!
Andre Like a typical bully, once you stand up to them they back down
Cactus Jack he said Andre didn’t see the gun! Did you not watch the vid moron?
Andre wasn’t a bully. He tested wrestlers to see if they had balls and they earned his respect if they proved they had a set
The difference is he most likely backed down not because of fear but because he knew had been wrong .
@mrryhenboss my opinion on andre has changed after reading up on him, i think taker was a much better locker room leader after andre had went
@@budthewiser1344 nah i feel liike he was a bully, he could go out of his way to end wrestlers careers and wouuld physically harm them too
BAd News Allen/Brown has a similar encounter nd Story to Kamal's
A legend period!
Get The Thinkin'
I just watched another video where Kamala slammed Andre in Mid South Wrestling. Amazing.
R.I.P. KAMALA AND ANDRE THE GIANT.
Very interesting story... Bad News Brown/Bad News Allen told the same story of Andre making Racial Slurs on a Bus when they were having a Run in Japan.. And Bad News being a Judo Champion confronted Andre the next day before they got on the bus outside the hotel.. And told Giant Andre he didn't like what he was saying, and that he better cut it out or they are going to have a problem.. And he Never had another problem after with the racial comments...
I love kamla great guy RIP
3:50 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
RIP Kamala. Wish I were alive during your time.
The real deal Kamala, it's great to have had the opportunity to see and hear his recollections.
The host looks so much of a geek. Bless him.
I never knew Andre was like that. When he babysitted me backstage. He was a kind gentleman. He might of just loved kids but I never had an issue with Andre.
Yes when I was a kid he was our gardener for a few years and he was always really nice. I called him Andre the Violet and he often brought me Snickers.
He learned good English very well
The real Kamala
Kamala sounds like such a sweetheart crazy
Kamala,You're miss in
my eyes...(RIP)
I've never seen any shoot interviews talking about Andre and Akira Maeda.
@Frank Burjan Wrestlers probably talked to Andre about it. Inoki fought Ali. He knew pro wrestlers couldn't beat martial artists.
First time I've ever heard him talk ...
Great characters back then...
Uganda FOREVER!!!! rest n peace kamala he scared the shit outta me when i was a kid
Well Andre the giant was imperfect but he loved my Mohawk town
Gotta love me some James Harris!
Thank you Harris😇 rest in peace😌
R.I.P.🙏❤️
Why isnt he in the hall of fame? He was a good character and foil to Hogan. He had a lot of entertaining matches and story lines
Harris was a good guy, and Andre always struck me as the sort of dude that you had to -earn- his respect. Was it kind of A-holish an outlook? Yeah, but he was one of the biggest names in the industry, at a certain point you can start demanding people show you that they're worth respecting.