Title History

• NWA (Tri State) U.S. Tag Team titles (as Sugar Bear Harris) w/Oki Shikina defeating Buck Robley & Bill Watts (October 1979);
• NWA Southeastern Heavyweight title (as Bad News Harris) defeating Ole Anderson (April 25, 1980);
• AWA Southern Heavyweight title defeating Jerry Lawler (June 7, 1982);
• Texas All Star Wrestling Six Man Tag Team titles w/Elijah Akeem & Kareem Mohammad (January 1986);
• USWA Unified World Heavyweight title defeating Jerry Lawler (November 25, 1991);
• USWA Unified World Heavyweight title defeating Jerry Lawler (December 9, 1991);
• USWA Unified World Heavyweight title defeating Koko B. Ware (February 10, 1992);
• USWA Unified World Heavyweight title defeating Koko B. Ware (March 16, 1992);
• USWA World Tag Team titles (as Jim Harris) w/Ron Harris defeating Moondog Rex & Moondog Spot (December 26, 1994);
• NWA Mississippi Heavyweight title defeating Stan Sweetan by forfeit (August 20, 2005);
• GLWA (Ohio) World Heavyweight title;
• IWA (Ohio) Heavyweight title;
• IAW (India) Tag Team titles;

Career Highlights

In the Beginning:

• Jim Harris got his start in the business wrestling in the United Kingdom as “The Mississippi Mauler”..
• 1974: Jim Harris debuted in the Memphis territory using the name “Sugarbear” Harris.
• Jim Harris would eventually become “Kamala – The Ugandan Headhunter” or somtimes “Giant Kimila”..

World Class Championship Wrestling – Kimila:

• April 16, 1983–(Mid South) Superdome Extravaganza: Andre The Giant defeated Kimila..
• June 17, 1983–Star Wars: Kimala beat Armand Hussein/Tola Yatsu/Mike Bond in a “Handicap Loser Leaves Town” match..
• July 4, 1983–Star Wars: Bruiser Brody vs Kimala ended in a Double Disqualification in 4:00..
• July 16, 1983–(Mid South) Superdome Extravaganza: “Wildfire” Tommy Rich defeated Kimala..
• September 5, 1983–Star Wars: Bruiser Brody defeated Kimala by DQ in a “Lumberjack” match..
• November 19, 1983–(Mid South) Superdome: David von Erich defeated Kimala by Count Out..
• November 24, 1983–Star Wars: David von Erich defeated Kimala by Disqualification..
• December 25, 1983–Star Wars: Kerry von Erich defeated Kimala by Disqualification..
• January 30, 1984–Star Wars: Junk Yard Dog defeated Kimala by Disqualification..
• May 6, 1984–Parade of Champions: Kimila vs The Great Kabuki ended in a Double Disqualification..
• January 28, 1985–Star Wars: Kerry von Erich defeated Kimala by Disqualification..
• March 30, 1985–(Mid South) Superdome: Terry Taylor defeated Kimala by DQ to retain the North American title..
• May 5, 1985–Parade of Champions: Terry Gordy defeated Kimila by Disqualification..
• June 1, 1985–(Mid South) Superdome: Jim Duggan vs Kimala ended in a Double Disqualification..
• August 10, 1985–(Mid South): Kimala & Kareem Muhammad beat Bill Watts & Jim Duggan in a “Loser Leaves Town” match..
• November 28, 1985–Star Wars: One Man Gang vs Kimila ended in a Double Count Out..
• June 14, 1986–(Mid South) Superdome: The Missing Link defeated Kimala by Disqualification..

NWA & AWA:

• July 6, 1985–Great American Bash: Magnum TA defeated Kamala by DQ to retain the United States title..
• September 28, 1985–AWA SuperClash: Jerry Blackwell defeated Kamala in a “Bodyslam” match..
• April 20, 1986–AWA WrestleRock: Sgt. Slaughter defeated Kamala by disqualification..

World Wrestling Federation I:

• Kamala was managed by Mr. Fuji and had a ‘masked trainer’ named Kimchee, who was often played by Steve Lombardi..
• Kamala appeared on WWF’s Tuesday Night Titan’s with Mr. Fuji and ate a LIVE chicken!
• (Date Unknown): Andre The Giant defeated Kamala in a classic Steel Cage match in Madison Square Garden..
• September 6, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Tommy Sharpe.
• September 27, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Tony Parks.
• October 4, 1986 – SNME: Kamala defeated “Leaping” Lanny Poffo..
• November 1, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Don Driggers.
• December 6, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Salvatore Bellomo.
• December 13, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Jack Kruger.
• December 20, 1986–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Pedro Gonzalez.
• December 1986 – MSG: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala to retain the WWF title..
• January 17, 1987–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Don Driggers.
• January 1987: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala in a “No DQ” match to retain the WWF title..
• February 28, 1987–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated David Stoudemire.
• May 2, 1987 – SNME: Kamala defeated Jake “The Snake” Roberts..
• July 4, 1987–Superstars of Wrestling: Sika Anoia & Kamala defeated Mario Mancini & Jim Powers.
• August 28, 1987 – Paul Boesch Retirement Show: Junk Yard Dog & Tony Atlas defeated Sika & Kamala..

United States Wrestling Association:

• 1991: Kamala wrestled for Jerry Jarrett’s USWA promotion and defeated Jerry Lawler twice for the Unified Heavyweight title..
• November 25, 1991: Kamala defeated Jerry Lawler to capture the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• December 2, 1991: Jerry Lawler defeated Kamala to reclaim the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• December 7, 1991: The USWA Unified Heavyweight title was held up after a match between Jerry Lawler & Kamala..
• December 9, 1991: Kamala defeated Jerry Lawler to in the rematch to win the vacant USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• February 2, 1992: The USWA Unified Heavyweight title was held up after a match between Kamala & Koko B. Ware..
• February 10, 1992: Kamala defeated Koko B. Ware in the rematch to reclaim the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• February 24, 1992: Koko B. Ware defeated Kamala to win the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• March 16, 1992: Kamala defeated Koko B. Ware to win back the USWA Unified Heavyweight title..
• May 4, 1992: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Kamala to become USWA Unified Champion for the 12th time!

World Wrestling Federation II:

• May 9, 1992–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Sonny Blaze.
• May 23, 1992–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Kerry Davis.
• June 13, 1992–Superstars of Wrestling: Kamala defeated Dale Wolfe.
• August 29, 1992 – SummerSlam: The Undertaker defeated Kamala by Disqualification..
• November 24, 1992 – Survivor Series: The Undertaker defeated Kamala in a “Coffin” match!

World Wrestling Federation – Babyface:

• 1993: Kamala began to be mistreated by Kimchee, and treated like a “savage beast”, giving him beatings after matches..
• ~~~Kamala was ‘rescued’ by Slick, began teaching Kamala how to act as a proper human being and had a brief face-run..
• January 11, 1993–RAW: Kimchee & Harvey Wippleman were abusing Kamala when Slick came to his rescue..
• ~~~Kim Chee (Steve Lombardi) knocked down Slick and Kamala recognized what was going on and sided with Slick.
• January 25, 1993 – RAW: Kamala w/Slick defeated The Brooklyn Brawler (aka Steve Lombardi)..
• March 15, 1993 – RAW: Kamala vs Doink the Clown ended in a Double Disqualification..
• April, 11, 1993 – UK Rampage: Doink The Clown defeated Kamala..
• May 17, 1993 – RAW: Yokozuna defeated Kamala..
• June 28, 1993 – RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Kamala..

In the Meantime:

• Mid-90s: Kamala DID NOT wrestle in Extreme Championship Wrestling as “Uganda” — that was Ben Peacock aka Kimila II..
• Kamala DID, however, form a tag team with Kamala 2 (Ben Peacock) in Japan, and possibly World Class in Texas..
• Late 1993: Kamala announced that he was quiting wrestling and going back to being a truck driver.

World Champion Wrestling:

• 1995: Kamala signed with World Championship Wrestling and immediately became a member of the Dungeon of Doom..
• July 16, 1995 – Bash at the Beach: Kamala defeated “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan..
• August 4, 1995 – Clash of the Champions: Hulk Hogan defeated Kamala by Disqualification..
• September 17, 1995 – Fall Brawl: The Hulkamaniacs defeated The Dungeon of Doom in a “War Games” Cage Match..
• ~~~The Hulkamaniacs = Hulk Hogan & Randy “Macho Man” Savage & “Total Package” Lex Luger & Sting..
• ~~~The Dungeon of Doom = Kamala & The Zodiac (Brutus Beefcake) & Shark (John Tenta) & Meng..

Semi-Retirement:

• Wrestlemania X-7: Kamala participated in the special “gimmick” battle royal..
• January 18, 2002–Jersey All Pro Wrestling: Jerry Lawler defeats Kamala..
• May 17, 2002–WXW Wrestling: Kamala defeated Meal Maniac..
• June 22, 2002–International Wrestling Superstars: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Kamala..
• August 17, 2002–North American Championship: Kamala defeated The Barbarian..
• November 10, 2002–All-Access Wrestling debut show: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated Kamala..
• February 22, 2003–Texas All-Star Wrestling: Kamala defeated Mike Tatum..
• April 12, 2003–Championship International Wrestling: Scotty Magnum defeated Kamala..
• April 26, 2003–Far North Wrestling: Kamala defeated Powerhouse Hughes..
• May 17, 2003–Memphis Wrestling Redebut: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Kimila in a 2/3 Falls Match..
• May 31, 2003–East Coast Pro Wrestling: Tony Atlas beat Kamala by DQ due to interference by several Howard Stern cast members..
• August 17, 2003–All Access Wrestling: Dusty Rhodes & David Young defeated Brique St. Pierre & Kamala..
• February 22, 2004–Jersey Championship Wrestling: Bam Bam Bigelow & Chris Candido defeated Kamala & Prince Nana..
• April 3, 2004–International Wrestling Cartel: Jimmy Snuka wrestled Kamala to a NO CONTEST..
• May 14, 2004–USA Pro Wrestling: Kamala participated in the Dick Dudley Memorial Gauntlet Match..
• June 5, 2004–Christian Wrestling Federation: Kamala vs Tony Atlas ended in a DOUBLE DISQUALIFICATION..
• October 2, 2004–North East Wrestling: Dusty Rhodes defeated Kamala..
• October 30, 2004–U of Virginia Children’s Medical Center Benefit Show: Dusty Rhodes defeated Kamala..
• November 6, 2004–Carolina Championship Wrestling: Jimmy Valiant defeated Kamala..
• November 13, 2004–MWF Soul Survivor: Todd Hanson & Bob Orton & Beau Douglas b Kamala & Gino Martino & Executioner..
• December 4, 2004–Carolina Championship Wrestling: Kamala defeated Madd Maxx..
• January 8, 2005–CCW: Kamala defeated Madd Maxx by forfeit (no showed) but Jimmy Valiant ran in and chased Kamala away..
• January 29, 2005 – WrestleReunion: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan defeated “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala..
• March 5, 2005–NAWF: Terry Taylor defeated Kamala..
• April 16, 2005–Southern Championship Wrestling: Lonestar defeated Kamala by Disqualification..
• June 26, 2005–Warrior 1 Wrestling: The Highlanders defeated Kamala & Crazy Steve..
• July 1, 2005–Memphis Clash of the Legends: Bill Dundee defeated Kamala..
• July 30, 2005–Retro Wrestling Alliance: Kamala defeated Joey Bravo..
• August 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: Randy Orton vs Kamala ended in a No Contest when an erie messege from the Undertaker played..
• August 13, 2005–Ballpark Brawl: Jimmy T (Local DJ) & Kamala defeated Jimmy Hart & Lanny Poffo..
• August 14, 2005–Ballpark Brawl: Kamala defeated Matt Striker (who was imitating Randy Savage)..
• September 10, 2005–Wrestle Reunion: The Blue Meanie defeated Kamala..
• September 24, 2005–Millennium Wrestling Federation: Gino Martino beat Kamala to win the AWA Brass Knucks title..
• October 2, 2005–WRESTLE-1 GP: Abdullah the Butcher & Giant Kimala defeated Dory Funk Jr. & Katsuhiko Nakajima..
• October 31, 2005 – RAW: Eugene defeated Rob Conway by Disqualification when Conway whacked Eugene with a steel chair!
• ~~~Jim Duggan, Kamala, Jimmy Snuka & Jerry Lawler made the save and all hit their finishers on Rob Conway..
• November 1, 2005 – Taboo Tuesday: Eugene Dinsmore & Jimmy Snuka defeated Rob Conway & Tyson Tomko..
• ~~~The Fans Chose Eugene’s Partner: 1) Jimmy Snuka (43%), 2) “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan (40%) and 3) Kamala (17%)..
• November 11, 2005–Ted DiBiase’s Power Wrestling Alliance: Doink The Clown defeated Kamala..
• November 17, 2005–Premier Championship Wrestling: Mike Stone & Kamala defeated T.J Bratt & Rob Stardom ..
• November 19, 2005–Independent Wrestling Manitoba: “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala defeated The Axe..
• December 3, 2005–International Wrestling Cartel: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Kamala..
• March 5, 2006–World Wrestling Legends PPV: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Kamala w/Friday by DQ..
• March 24, 2006–NWS: The Patriot & Kamala & Dappy the Clown defeated Hasheem Ali & Saddam Insane & TNT..
• March 25, 2006–NWS: Slayer/Kamala/The Clown/Bulldog Collare defeated Hasheem Ali/TNT/Saddam Insane/Johnny Candido ..
• April 7, 2006–National Wrestling Superstars: Kamala w/Percy Pringle III defeated Sal Sincere w/King DoIStink..
• April 8, 2006–National Wrestling Superstars: Kamala w/Percy Pringle III defeated Sal Sincere w/King DoIStink (again)..
• April 15, 2006–Big Time Wrestling: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Kamala in a Lumberjack Match…
• April 22, 2006–Southern Championship Wrestling: Kamala w/Kimchee defeated “Superstar” Sean Davis..
• May 6, 2006–TNT Pro Wrestling: Ken Aldridge & Ranger Ross defeated Kamala & Mr. Terrific….
• May 14, 2006–TNT Pro Wrestling: “Coach” Mike Moon defeated Kamala in Spotsylvania, Virginia …
• June 10, 2006–World Professional Wrestling: “The Flamingo Kid” Pinky & Kamala w/Kimchee defeated Marshall Law & Luv Bug..
• June 17, 2006–EWF: Kamala & Damien defeated Koko Ware & Bob in a tables match in Converse, Indiana…..
• June 24, 2006–APW: Billy Blade defeated Kamala by Disqualification in San Francisco, California..
• June 25, 2006 – Vengeance: Umaga w/Armando Alejandro Estrada defeated Eugene w/Doink & Jim Duggan & Kamala..
• June 24, 2006–All Pro Wrestling: Kamala won a Battle Royal | Billy Blade defeated Kamala by DQ…
• June 26, 2006 – RAW: Umaga w/Armando Alejandro Estrada defeated Kamala w/Kim Chee..
• July 7, 2006–Legends Show: Kamala defeated Mr. Hughes by Disqualification….
• July 15, 2006–Memphis Wrestling: “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala defeated “RockNRoll” Robert Gibson..
• August 17, 2006–NWA Mid-South Wrestling: Brian Christopher defeated Kamala by Disqualification…
• September 30, 2006–Liberty States Wrestling: Kamala defeated American Dragon DQ in an ROH title match…
• December 8, 2006–Great Lakes Championship Wrestling: Kamala defeated Matt Longtime
• 2007: An “IMPOSTER” Kamala began appearing for the AWA Supreme promotion based out of Madison, Indiana…
• January 26, 2007–BAW Championship Wrestling: Kamala the Ugandan Giant w/Kim-shee defeated L’empereur..
• February 10, 2007–CIW: Nitro defeated Kimala and Kim Chee in Adrian, Michigan ..
• February 17, 2007–NWS: Kamala & Kimala (Kamala’s “wife”) & Short Sleeve Samson beat Antonio Thomas & Danny Demanto & Alicia
• March 23, 2007–GCW: “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala & Crazy Steven defeated Cody 45 & Gutter
• March 24, 2007–LLW: Hayden Avery & Kamala defeated Shawn Morgan & Mike Stevens..
• May 12, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Lady Jana (aka Kimala) defeated Amber (w/Rocco Dorsey & Danny Demanto) by DQ..
• ~~~~IN THE MAIN EVENT: Danny Demato & Amber w/Rocco Dorsey defeated Kamala & Kimala (aka Lady Jana)..
• May 18, 2007–Wrestling Superstars Unleashed: Kamala defeated Larry Sweeney in Queens, New York …
• May 26, 2007–Big Time Wrestling: Doink the Clown & Kamala defeated Nick Steel & Wolfman Banford in Massachusetts..
• June 2, 2007–West Carolina Championship Wrestling: Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala..
• July 7, 2007–Great Lakes Championship Wrestling: Kamala defeated Matt Longtime in Ashippun, Wisconsin…
• August 13, 2005–Ballpark Brawl: Jimmy T (Local DJ) & Kamala defeated Jimmy Hart & Lanny Poffo in Buffalo, New York..
• August 23, 2007–SuperEx Showdown: “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala defeated “The Genius” Lanny Poffo in Ottawa, Ontario..
• October 19, 2007–Wrestle Fan Fest (S.F.): The Powers of Pain w/Temptress defeated Kamala & One Man Gang w/Slick..
• November 9, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Kamala (with Janna) defeated Salvatore Sincere (with Royce Profit)..
• November 10, 2007–National Wrestling Superstars: Kamala (with Janna) defeated Salvatore Sincere in the main event..
• February 2, 2008–Sooner World Class Wrestling: Kamala (w/Skandar Akbar) defeated 3rd Rail in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ..
• April 26, 2008–United States Wrestling Federation: Doink & Kamala (w/Kimchee) defeated Antoine Roy & Rush w/Vito Carlucci..
• June 8, 2008 – TNA Slammiversary: Jay Lethal and So-Cal Val’s wedding was interrupted and ruined by the “Best Man” Sonjay Dutt..
• ~~~George “The Animal” Steel, Kamala, “Birdman” Koko B. Ware and Jake “The Snake” Roberts attended the wedding ceremony..
• March 28, 2009–International Wrestling Cartel: Sgt. Slaughter defeated Kamala. ..
• April 3, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Bobby Dempsey vs. Kamala ended in a No Contest in Houston, Texas…
• January 31, 2010–Tri State Wrestling Alliance: Jimmy Cicero defeated Kamala..
• March 25, 2010–Twin Wrestling Entertainment: Kamala defeated Robbie MacAllister and Cody Deaner in a 3-way
• March 25, 2010–GCW: Cody Deaner & Crazzy Steve & Kamala defeated Jake O’Reilly & Primo Scordino & Robbie MacAllister.
• May 14, 2010–National Wrestling Superstars: Kamala & The Patriot defeated Reality Check (Danny Demanto & Kevin Matthews)
• May 15, 2010–National Wrestling Superstars: The Nigerian Nightmares defeated The Zoo World Order in a 4-on-1 Handicap match..
• ~~~Commissioner Gino Moore threw in the towel (After the match; Kamala made the save and forced the Nightmares to retreat)..
• ~~~MAIN EVENT: Kamala & The Famous Clown w/Diamond Johnny defeated Corey Havoc & Jay Silva w/Joe Jones by Countout.
• August 7, 2010–NWA Legends Show: Kamala w/General Skandar Akbar defeated “Manscout” Jake Manning..