A friend of mine is an indy manager and has been Kamala's Kimchee on quite a few occasions when he's come to Pittsburgh. He said he was just an absolutely kind, guileless teddy bear of a human being. It's such a shame he's been taken advantage of.
Kamala has wrestled all over the world and has been popular everywhere he's gone. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harris back in the early 90s when he wrestled for the 5-Star indy promotion in Louisiana. Very nice, friendly, down to earth guy from the Mississippi Delta.
I am shocked, mad, and sad at once. I understand Kamala very well because I find myself in the same situation. I am the Author of two books, signed a contract with Publish America; my books are selling all over the world. My first check was $1.25 and my second check $.75. I am wondering what's happening with some people in our society. Kamala deserves everything, he worked hard for it. Please pay him his money.
...and as many times as I would have cussed McMahon out, and the things i would have called him..? James Harris, you're a better, kinder, more civil man than I've EVER been.
While I can understand his situation, nobody guaranteed him anything. It a cold, cruel world accept it and move on with your life. I wish Mr. Harris all the success his skills and bring.
Man, Kamala (Jim Harris) is one of the sweetest people I personally know. I can tell you, he is telling 100% the truth here too. This man is not a liar, and wouldn't intentionally lie or try to make anyone out to be a bad person. Not that anyone here has disputed that.
Shocked! I hope Mr. McMan gets what he deserves and that his wife loses her bid for a congressional seat. I remember when I was a little kid my cousin and I would cover our ears and close our eyes every time Kamala's music would got played; we were scared of him. Wow! Take care Mr. Kamala, at least you can hold your head up high with pride.
sad situation. He seems like a nice and honest fellow....maybe not well educated, as he admits, but this shows how good people are stepped on. And as I watched these videos, I couldn't help but think of John Coffey.
12 minutes, and all they talked about was money. I bet this gentlemen could tell some great stories about the matches he had and the road trips he took.
I feel for you, Kamala! Sadly, many former wrestlers are in the same boat! Shameful! I hope you get your forture someday! Peace and thanks for the many, many years of great entertainment!
Kamala seems like a very nice person. It's sad they took advantage of him. Vince would never fight Kamala for real. Not because he wouldn't have a chance but because he would lose more out of the deal wither he won or lost. Think if he loses that hurts his rep and he might get made fun of. If he won then people would say wow congrads you took down an old one legged man.
I'd read a story about Kamala in either Bradshaw's book about finance or Mick Foley's book. Occasionally he would get a lift from Warrior in his limo that WWF hired for him. We all know Warrior was a hard man to negotiate with (money wise). He said to Kamala "Speak to vince, get your money because i'm getting mine". Vince runs a business but just looking at him you know he's ruthless and a cutthroat. Kamala must have been one of those nice guys that Vince convinced was nothing without WWF.
there is no way Kamala is the ONLY world famous wrestler that Mcmahon has ripped off! the only problem is most of these other wrestlers dont say anything because they are still trying to prove themselves and get back into the WWE! it is a serious shame that a man like James Harris has to be treated like this because he gave it his all for Vince and the WWF/WWE fans and he got nothing in return! Vince took all the money and barely gave his pocket change to the man who made him all that money!!!
This goes to show that in this business the good people get the shaft, makes me wonder if I should start backstabbing and playing the bullshit, maybe I'll be doing more with myself in this fucked up business
Kamala's current management is just as ungrateful. I made a wallpaper and banner for Kamala's new website for free...and guess what his manager's response was? "Anything else"...
this is just sad. I think Kamala needs to use the internet to build his fan base back and start to make some money that way. You shouldn't have to drive a truck Kamala. You still have a lot of talent in you. Screw Vince !
After this, I have a lot of respect for him as a person. He seems like a really great guy. He's very brave to say this stuff. And that $13k for Summerslam was a real slap in the face. Hopefully, other people will listen to Jim/Kamala before entering the business.
Interesting. Very shocking and dissapointing at the same time. You know, Jim's situation is not an isolated incident. Vince has also wronged a whole lot more people. That is because his ethics and philosophies are completely bankrupt but Vince will get his and deservingly so. Long Live Jim Harris.
This is sad! I hate when people take advantage of good people. You can tell this guy has a heart and he just wanted to make some money and those greedy bastards took advantage of him because he's not well educated.
Saddened to report that James Harris AKA Kamala The Ugandan Giant had to have his foot removed Monday due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Its a sin to hear this happen to Kamala, it is something that people who are generic fans don't understand. Kamala is a name that was known throughout all the old territories of wrestling in America, Kamala worked in Japan..he is world wide known. he uses a gimmick for so long that the Man himself should be rightfully respected to put himself through that to please the fans. James, if ever you watch this. Your da man.
truly sad, kamala is one of the greats and certainly an icon in wrestling!! he seems like a sweet sweet man!! hope things work out for him eventually??
You meant to say "Truly sad! Kamala is one of the greats, and certainly an icon in wrestling! He seems like a sweet, sweet man! Hope things work out for him eventually!" You need to capitalize "Truly" because that's the start of your first sentence and you were supposed to put an exclamation point after "sad". Then "Kamala" needs to be capitalized, not only because it's a name, but also you spelled it wrong. "Kamala" is spelled "K-A-M-A-L-A" and not "K-A-M-P-A-L-A". There is no "p" in that name! You also need to capitalize "He" because that's the beginning of a new sentence. You also didn't capitalize "Hope" and at the end of your final sentence, you were supposed to put exclamation points and not question marks. Delete your comment and re-post it so everything in it is spelled properly! ~Dutch
Jim Harris/Kamala is the man, a stand-up guy no one...and I mean NO ONE in Wrestling has ever had a bad word to say about. He is twice the man McMahon is.
@@enlightenedwarrior7119 Naw Dude no Race Card. Just look at the History. No Racism at All. History say that for us All. It's like we want to see it for what it's Not. But in reality it is.
KAMALA is one of the many established wrestlers of our time..he has been in some very high profile matches..i would have to say he has always been one of my favorites.and i would love to see him beat the hell out of vince mcmahon..
This is sad. He seems like a nice guy who tried to do the right thing. This does not seem worked to me. The WWE is the devil. I have heard that alot of the talent is still not very happy over there. Vince should not have done this to on e of his performers.
I hope you are pleased with yourself Vince. Mr Harris you are a gentleman.
A friend of mine is an indy manager and has been Kamala's Kimchee on quite a few occasions when he's come to Pittsburgh. He said he was just an absolutely kind, guileless teddy bear of a human being. It's such a shame he's been taken advantage of.
good shoot much respect for kamala
Kamala has wrestled all over the world and has been popular everywhere he's gone. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Harris back in the early 90s when he wrestled for the 5-Star indy promotion in Louisiana. Very nice, friendly, down to earth guy from the Mississippi Delta.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
I am shocked, mad, and sad at once. I understand Kamala very well because I find myself in the same situation. I am the Author of two books, signed a contract with Publish America; my books are selling all over the world. My first check was $1.25 and my second check $.75. I am wondering what's happening with some people in our society. Kamala deserves everything, he worked hard for it. Please pay him his money.
...and as many times as I would have cussed McMahon out, and the things i would have called him..?
James Harris, you're a better, kinder, more civil man than I've EVER been.
While I can understand his situation, nobody guaranteed him anything. It a cold, cruel world accept it and move on with your life. I wish Mr. Harris all the success his skills and bring.
Oh, I don't doubt Kamala at all. I've met him and he's a genuine class act, no doubt.
kamala deserves alot more then he got credit for seriously
You got a point there.
A very sad ending! Still miss him! :(
Love Kamala the Ugandan Giant, hate Kamala the V.P. pick. RIP Big Guy, you had class & Style
James Harris (Kamala) was a great man. He was fantastic the way his character was suppose to in the squared circle. Vince owes James big time.
Man, Kamala (Jim Harris) is one of the sweetest people I personally know. I can tell you, he is telling 100% the truth here too. This man is not a liar, and wouldn't intentionally lie or try to make anyone out to be a bad person. Not that anyone here has disputed that.
What a nice guy.
This is a heart breaking story for sure and may he rest in peace...
Pay them what they Work for.
kamala was one of the best entertainers in the industry and i feel sorry for what i have seen here, god bless u kamala and keep fighting on.
He should have hired a lawyer years ago!!
Such a Great humble man.Too nice, God bless him. RIP!!! I love how he gave Undertaker his due too.
Shocked! I hope Mr. McMan gets what he deserves and that his wife loses her bid for a congressional seat.
I remember when I was a little kid my cousin and I would cover our ears and close our eyes every time Kamala's music would got played; we were scared of him. Wow!
Take care Mr. Kamala, at least you can hold your head up high with pride.
Kamala should be in the Hall of fame
i have so much Respect for u Kamala. wonderful person
I met Kamala in Houston,and he was a real genuine nice man, more wrestlers should take notice
I read years ago that he OWNED his own trucking company
This poor guy needs a good Lawyer
So sad. God bless his soul
Lol, for some reason this is funny...
sad situation. He seems like a nice and honest fellow....maybe not well educated, as he admits, but this shows how good people are stepped on. And as I watched these videos, I couldn't help but think of John Coffey.
i agree,and pedro was a champ too.i would like to see more minorities as champion,namely shelton
He got screwed majorly. He should have gotten some good lawyers
Come on Vince induct Kamala in the h.o.f....
Always loved Kamala
kamala deserves better
Kamala is a great character of the 80's. The TV exposure these guys got is huge. Sounds like he needed management to negotiate his wages.
12 minutes, and all they talked about was money. I bet this gentlemen could tell some great stories about the matches he had and the road trips he took.
Amen!
I refuse to watch wrestling or by any merchandise associated with wrestling until they pay this man what he is owed.
This man should not have to live hand to mouth. Damn shame.
Did Kamala even bother to look at the contracts before he signed them?
Kamala get with TNA a be a trainer young talent for OVW.
I feel for you, Kamala! Sadly, many former wrestlers are in the same boat! Shameful! I hope you get your forture someday! Peace and thanks for the many, many years of great entertainment!
Thats a damn shame Kamala Had To go Through This
Kamala seems like a very nice person. It's sad they took advantage of him. Vince would never fight Kamala for real. Not because he wouldn't have a chance but because he would lose more out of the deal wither he won or lost. Think if he loses that hurts his rep and he might get made fun of. If he won then people would say wow congrads you took down an old one legged man.
The challenge is on the table,Vince!
Go get HHH,Shane,and Batista-Kamala will bust all of your heads down to the brain matter!
kamala man u are in all of our hearts God will take care of Vince
I'm suprised that he can sit down after the way they screwed him.
He was one of the MANY superstars that was living paycheck to paycheck.
Awesome guy! God Bless!
I'd read a story about Kamala in either Bradshaw's book about finance or Mick Foley's book. Occasionally he would get a lift from Warrior in his limo that WWF hired for him. We all know Warrior was a hard man to negotiate with (money wise). He said to Kamala "Speak to vince, get your money because i'm getting mine".
Vince runs a business but just looking at him you know he's ruthless and a cutthroat. Kamala must have been one of those nice guys that Vince convinced was nothing without WWF.
LOOKS LIKE U GOT SUM BACK WAGES COMIN KAMALA GET A GOOD LAWYER AND SUE VINCES ASS, YOULL WIN~!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU
Damn thats bad. I cant believe they did him like this.
$500,000 for Taker $13,000 for Kamala for the SummerSlam.... thats FUCKED UP
kamala vs undertaker at summer slam 92 was epic. can't believe he only got 13,000 for that one
That's wild
Seems like a genuinely nice guy; and while he wasn't the most popular superstar on the roster, they should have taken care of him better.
there is no way Kamala is the ONLY world famous wrestler that Mcmahon has ripped off! the only problem is most of these other wrestlers dont say anything because they are still trying to prove themselves and get back into the WWE! it is a serious shame that a man like James Harris has to be treated like this because he gave it his all for Vince and the WWF/WWE fans and he got nothing in return! Vince took all the money and barely gave his pocket change to the man who made him all that money!!!
13000 compared to 500,000 this is so sad
it makes you look at people different
and vince could care less smh wwe has killed so many wrestlers
He and Abdullah The Butcher are class guys! I enjoyed their interviews.
That was sad rip James
This goes to show that in this business the good people get the shaft, makes me wonder if I should start backstabbing and playing the bullshit, maybe I'll be doing more with myself in this fucked up business
Mr. Harris, take McMahon's ass to court.
EVERY BODY HATES VINCE LOL!!!!!!!!
Kamala you still the man brother!!!
How is he making money..has he sued
why do i have a feeling he never read the contracts he was signing
There is a hot seat in hell for Evil Vince McMahon
Those that managed him should have spoken up for him. 500000 to 13000 is so unfair.
Kamala's current management is just as ungrateful. I made a wallpaper and banner for Kamala's new website for free...and guess what his manager's response was?
"Anything else"...
this is just sad. I think Kamala needs to use the internet to build his fan base back and start to make some money that way. You shouldn't have to drive a truck Kamala. You still have a lot of talent in you. Screw Vince !
After this, I have a lot of respect for him as a person. He seems like a really great guy. He's very brave to say this stuff. And that $13k for Summerslam was a real slap in the face. Hopefully, other people will listen to Jim/Kamala before entering the business.
13k. Woah. That Sucks.
Poor guy. I really think if he had a lawyer look over his contract at the time, he would have been rich now.
Interesting. Very shocking and dissapointing at the same time. You know, Jim's situation is not an isolated incident. Vince has also wronged a whole lot more people. That is because his ethics and philosophies are completely bankrupt but Vince will get his and deservingly so. Long Live Jim Harris.
This is sad! I hate when people take advantage of good people. You can tell this guy has a heart and he just wanted to make some money and those greedy bastards took advantage of him because he's not well educated.
Saddened to report that James Harris AKA Kamala The Ugandan Giant had to have his foot removed Monday due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes.
all respect to KAMALA!!! ... BIG ups!!!... now they're running HIS CHARACTER as fuckin' UMAGA!.. that's bullshit!!!
Come to think of it Mark Henry and Booker T are the only African-Americans to win a world title.
$13,000 compared to $500,000 are you fools kidding me???
I wonder how Mr Harris did(money wise) in Japan?
Its a sin to hear this happen to Kamala, it is something that people who are generic fans don't understand. Kamala is a name that was known throughout all the old territories of wrestling in America, Kamala worked in Japan..he is world wide known. he uses a gimmick for so long that the Man himself should be rightfully respected to put himself through that to please the fans. James, if ever you watch this. Your da man.
truly sad, kamala is one of the greats and certainly an icon in wrestling!! he seems like a sweet sweet man!! hope things work out for him eventually??
You meant to say "Truly sad! Kamala is one of the greats, and certainly an icon in wrestling! He seems like a sweet, sweet man! Hope things work out for him eventually!"
You need to capitalize "Truly" because that's the start of your first sentence and you were supposed to put an exclamation point after "sad". Then "Kamala" needs to be capitalized, not only because it's a name, but also you spelled it wrong. "Kamala" is spelled "K-A-M-A-L-A" and not "K-A-M-P-A-L-A". There is no "p" in that name! You also need to capitalize "He" because that's the beginning of a new sentence. You also didn't capitalize "Hope" and at the end of your final sentence, you were supposed to put exclamation points and not question marks.
Delete your comment and re-post it so everything in it is spelled properly!
~Dutch
Kamala was an outstanding talent, it is unfortunate he's having hard times.
Jim Harris/Kamala is the man, a stand-up guy no one...and I mean NO ONE in Wrestling has ever had a bad word to say about. He is twice the man McMahon is.
... but still no money... sad
id watch wrestling again if kamala was on it. GIVE THAT MAN A JOB VINCE FREE KAMALA
@ArikBulldog your right i mean kamala did a contract
cant blame him for feeling this way cause he got bent over and didnt even get kisseed
Kamala has 2.5% split while the Undertaker had 97.5%.
I've never heard of a worse deal in all my life.
Vince Did them Guys WRONG. Being black in this world is a Sad thing.
@@SMOOTHNESS7164 play date race card
@@enlightenedwarrior7119 Naw Dude no Race Card. Just look at the History. No Racism at All. History say that for us All. It's like we want to see it for what it's Not. But in reality it is.
He should've went into acting as well..
As a kid ,I remember really believing he was really from Uganda.
KAMALA is one of the many established wrestlers of our time..he has been in some very high profile matches..i would have to say he has always been one of my favorites.and i would love to see him beat the hell out of vince mcmahon..
You know what, Kamala should have just went to WCW as his big screw you to Vince McMahon. I wonder why he didn't make the switch?
This is sad. He seems like a nice guy who tried to do the right thing. This does not seem worked to me. The WWE is the devil. I have heard that alot of the talent is still not very happy over there. Vince should not have done this to on e of his performers.
@armand111 you got a point
And for all the effort he put forth, that amount of money is a tragic insult. He got treated like a circus animal. Most professional wrestlers are.
money
wow poor guy..that's so wrong
could kamala sue mcmahon for what he did
R.I.P. Kamala.
WHO ever said sticks and stones wont break ya but names will never hurt yua,was that vince,or some other Ceo,untill we unite,vinces will live forever.
I hope he is getting paid for being in legends of wrestlemania game.