Kamala is under a posthumous WWE Legends contract ahead of a potential WWE Hall of Fame induction.
On Kamala’s Facebook page, it was announced that his family signed a WWE Legends Deal. You can see the statement below:
“The family of the late James Harris—known to fans around the world as Kamala, The Ugandan Giant—is proud to announce the signing of a Legends contract with WWE.
“We couldn’t be prouder that James’s legacy is back home where it belongs,” says Emmer Jean Harris, wife of James Harris.
“When we began working with the estate, my main goal was to get Kamala signed to a Legends deal—and hopefully into the WWE Hall of Fame. I’ve always felt that’s where he belongs, and I think many of his fans would agree.” says Jared Ashley, CEO and Founder of 16 Creative—the agency that facilitated the deal—added: “It has been such an honor to work with this family over the past few years, and now with WWE, to help preserve Kamala’s incredible legacy.”
Kamala, real name James Harris, portrayed a fearsome and “wild savage” character, complete with face and body paint, a loincloth, and a spear. He had multiple runs in the WWE during the 1980s and 1990s.
During his tenure, he feuded with the likes of Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker. WrestleVotes reported last week that his name was considered for a Hall of Fame induction.
Kamala’s family has signed a WWE Legends deal which includes new @Mattel @WWE Figures!
The family of the late James Harris—known to fans around the world as Kamala, The Ugandan Giant—is proud to announce the signing of a Legends contract with WWE.
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