James Harris

James Harris

Born: May 28, 1950
Died: August 9, 2020
in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA
James Harris, was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Kamala. Nicknamed "The Ugandan Giant", Kamala portrayed a fearsome and simpleminded Ugandan who wrestled barefoot in war paint and a loincloth, and approached the ring wearing an African mask and carrying a spear and shield. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the mid-1980s and early 1990s.

Movies for James Harris...

The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
Title: The Beautiful One: Bobby Eaton
Released: January 16, 2019
Type: Movie
Watch the stories of those who worked with professional wrestler Bobby Eaton. From his days in the independents, NWA, and WCW, you will hear stories that have never seen the light of day. Stories of inspiration, stories hard work, and stories of a golden heart.
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Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Title: Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Character: Kamala
Released: September 10, 2013
Type: Movie
For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
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WWE: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches
Title: WWE: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches
Released: June 8, 2010
Type: Movie
A collection of The Undertaker's most memorable and intense matches.
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Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
Title: Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
Character: Kamala
Released: January 22, 2008
Type: Movie
Once again fans can re-live the legendary glory age of wrestling and once and for all know that the bone breaking, blood-pounding action is real. Several of the matches on this DVD, when they originally aired on T.V. had to run with a disclaimer because the content was over the top vicious & bloody. The infamous match between Ric Flair & Ted DiBiase in a concussion bandage, the ambush beating Hacksaw Jim Duggan received by the hands of Ted DiBiase and his henchmen, the intentional blinding of J.Y.D. by the Midnight Express and the brutal beating Ric Flair endured by the Freebirds during an NWA Championship cage match. All this and more, plus 4 man & 6 man tag team matches, midget matches, a Hacksaw Jim Duggan montage video and Classic interviews including one with Andre the GIANT done by none other then Vince McMahon himself. Enjoy!
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Title: The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Character: Kamala
Released: December 11, 2007
Type: Movie
Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.
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Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
Title: Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
Character: Kamala
Released: July 31, 2007
Type: Movie
Mid-South Wrestling is proud to present, it's 1st volume of a 4 DVD collection entitled "Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains". It captures some of the greatest moments and biggest names in professional wrestling history from 1980-1985. Until now, this footage has never before been seen on video or DVD. The only way someone could have seen this footage was if they attended a live event or caught a broadcast years ago, but now thanks to Mid-South Wrestling, fans can go back and re-live the excitement, the splendor, the raw action and the true essence of what was known by fans as the glory days. Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains is a true gift to all wrestling fans and is the long awaited arrival of some of the greatest wrestling history.
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Heroes of World Class
Title: Heroes of World Class
Character: Kamala
Released: December 26, 2006
Type: Movie
In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
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WWE Vengeance 2006
Title: WWE Vengeance 2006
Character: Kamala (Ringside)
Released: June 25, 2006
Type: Movie
Vengeance (2006) was a PPV which took place on June 25, 2006 at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the sixth annual Vengeance event. The event starred wrestlers from the Raw brand. The card featured two main events which resulted in Rob Van Dam defending the WWE Championship against Edge and D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) fighting the Spirit Squad (Kenny, Johnny, Mitch, Nicky, and Mikey) in a 5-on-2 Handicap match. One bout was featured on the undercard. In which John Cena competed against Sabu in an Extreme lumberjack match, which featured superstars from the Raw and ECW brands at ringside.
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NEW Renegades Rampage
Title: NEW Renegades Rampage
Character: Kamala
Released: October 2, 2004
Type: Movie
Northeast Wrestling hosts Renegades Rampage from Wappingers Falls, New York.
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WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Title: WWE WrestleMania X-Seven
Character: Kamala
Released: April 1, 2001
Type: Movie
WrestleMania X-Seven was the seventeenth annual WrestleMania PPV and was presented by Snickers Cruncher. It took place on April 1, 2001 at the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The event was the first WrestleMania held in the state of Texas. A record-breaking attendance for the Reliant Astrodome of 67,925 grossed US$3.5 million. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Steve Austin and The Rock for the WWF Championship. The main matches on the undercard featured Triple H versus The Undertaker, the second Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, and Vince McMahon versus Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. With WWE's acquisition of long-time competitor WCW and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joining forces with storied rival Mr. McMahon.
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WCW Fall Brawl 1995
Title: WCW Fall Brawl 1995
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: September 17, 1995
Type: Movie
The Hulkamaniacs battle The Dungeon of Doom in a WarGames Match. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair takes on "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Harlem Heat collides with Bunkhouse Buck & "Dirty" Dick Slater for the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Plus, "Diamond" Dallas Page and much more!
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WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
Title: WCW Bash at the Beach 1995
Character: Kamala
Released: July 16, 1995
Type: Movie
Hulk Hogan defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Big Van Vader in a Steel Cage Match. "The Macho Man" Randy Savage faces "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair in a Lifeguard Match. Harlem Heat, The Nasty Boys, and The Blue Bloods compete in a Triangle Match for the WCW World Tag Team Championship. Plus, "Diamond" Dallas Page, Sting, and much more.
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The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Title: The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
Character: Kamala (archive footage)
Released: April 1, 1994
Type: Movie
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
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WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Title: WWE Invasion of the Bodyslammers
Character: Kamala
Released: June 24, 1993
Type: Movie
While Slick teaches Kamala a lesson in bowling, Lord Alfred Hayes takes the WWE Universe on a journey to witness some exciting and exclusive matches with Invasion of the Bodyslammers. Witness several rarely seen battles, including Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair facing off in singles action, Bam Bam Bigelow going one-on-one with Typhoon, and many more!
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WWF Bashed in the USA
Title: WWF Bashed in the USA
Character: Kamala
Released: June 23, 1993
Type: Movie
While Mr. Perfect goes on search for the 'perfect' stamp, enjoy some exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, including Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker going one-on-one with Yokozuna, and more. Plus, witness an exciting 40-Man Battle Royale!
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WWF Smack 'Em, Whack 'Em
Title: WWF Smack 'Em, Whack 'Em
Character: Kamala
Released: April 22, 1993
Type: Movie
Join "Lord" Alfred Hayes for an exclusive look at several rarely seen battles, including Bret Hart challenging Ric Flair for the WWF Championship. Plus, Yokozuna gives some insight into his unique diet, The Bushwhackers do some remodeling, and much more!
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WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
Title: WWE U.K. Rampage 1993
Character: Kamala
Released: April 11, 1993
Type: Movie
WWE U.K. Rampage 1993 was an event produced by World Wrestling Federation. It took place on April 11, 1993 at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England.
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Mr. Nanny
Title: Mr. Nanny
Character: Kamala
Released: April 2, 1993
Type: Movie
A former pro-wrestler is hired to be the bodyguard/nanny for a couple of bratty kids whose inventor father is being stalked by a rival.
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WWE March to WrestleMania IX
Title: WWE March to WrestleMania IX
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: March 28, 1993
Type: Movie
WWE The March to WrestleMania IX aired on USA Network on March 28, 1993, 7 days prior to WrestleMania IX. It was filmed on March 7 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In March 2019 it was uploaded to the WWE Network as a hidden gem.
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WWF: WrestleFest '93
Title: WWF: WrestleFest '93
Character: Kamala
Released: March 20, 1993
Type: Movie
Wrestling Matches From 1993
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WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Title: WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
Character: Kamala
Released: March 1, 1993
Type: Movie
See the greatest World Wrestling Federation Superstars against their most hated rivals!
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Kamala (archive footage)
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Kamala
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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WWE Survivor Series 1992
Title: WWE Survivor Series 1992
Character: Kamala
Released: November 25, 1992
Type: Movie
The 1992 WWE Survivor Series was the sixth annual Survivor Series. It took place on November 25, 1992 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. Unlike previous Survivor Series events, Survivor Series 1992 placed a strong emphasis on one-on-one wrestling matches rather than tag team elimination matches. In the main event, Bret Hart defends his WWF Championship in a match against Shawn Michaels. The event also featured a highly-promoted match between the team of Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect and the team of Ric Flair and Razor Ramon. Two specialty matches also took place, with The Big Boss Man vs. Nailz in a nightstick on a pole match, and The Undertaker vs. Kamala in a Casket Match. Some of the matches were changed after they were first announced, as several wrestlers left the WWF shortly before the event.
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WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
Title: WWE Survivor Series Showdown 1992
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: November 22, 1992
Type: Movie
The 1992 edition of Survivor Series Showdown aired on the USA Network on November 22, 1992 (taped October 26, 1992) from the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. In November 2019 this event was added to the WWE Network as a hidden gem, which included an additional hour of footage covering the dark matches from the live event.
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WWE SummerSlam 1992
Title: WWE SummerSlam 1992
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: August 29, 1992
Type: Movie
SummerSlam (1992) was the fifth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 29, 1992 at Wembley Stadium, London, England but was aired in the United States on August 31. The pay-per-view featured two main event matches. In the first, The Ultimate Warrior challenged Randy Savage for the WWF Championship. The Warrior won the match by count-out but did not win the title. In the other main event, The "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith pinned Bret Hart to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The WWF Tag Team Championship was also defended, as The Natural Disasters retained the championship belts in their match against the Beverly Brothers. One of the heavily promoted matches on the undercard was between Shawn Michaels and Rick Martel. The match, which had a special stipulation that the wrestlers could not hit each other in the face, ended in a double count-out. The WWF considers the crowd to be the third largest live audience ever to attend a WWF/E event, with 80,355 in attendance.
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WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
Title: WWE SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: August 23, 1992
Type: Movie
SummerSlam Spectacular '92 aired on the USA Network on August 23, 1992 (taped August 11, 1992) from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Although Bret Hart was the WWF Intercontinental Champion, his match against Skinner was a non-title match.
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WWC Aniversario '88: One Hot Night in Bayamón
Title: WWC Aniversario '88: One Hot Night in Bayamón
Character: "The Ugandan Giant" Kamala
Released: September 10, 1988
Type: Movie
The World Wrestling Council presents its annual anniversary celebration with WWW Aniversario '88!
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The Best of the WWF: volume 13
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 13
Character: Kamala
Released: October 28, 1987
Type: Movie
Coliseum Video brings you the biggest and baddest WWE suoerstars!
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The Best of the WWF: volume 12
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 12
Character: Kamala
Released: August 15, 1987
Type: Movie
Your favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
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The Best of the WWF: volume 11
Title: The Best of the WWF: volume 11
Character: Kamala
Released: June 24, 1987
Type: Movie
The biggest superstars in WWE in their greatest moments!
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WWF Hulkamania 2
Title: WWF Hulkamania 2
Character: Kamala
Released: May 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
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WWE's Inside the Steel Cage
Title: WWE's Inside the Steel Cage
Character: Kamala
Released: December 11, 1986
Type: Movie
Join Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine for a journey through time to relive the most exciting battles to take place inside a steel cage. Witness several action-packed Steel Cage Matches featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant, and many more!
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Title: WWF Wrestling Challenge
Character: Kamala
Released: September 6, 1986
Type: TV
WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.
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AWA: WrestleRock '86
Title: AWA: WrestleRock '86
Character: Kamala
Released: April 20, 1986
Type: Movie
The AWA supercard was broadcast from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on April 20, 1986. It was the AWA's final stadium show.
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Title: WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Character: Kimala
Released: November 28, 1985
Type: Movie
WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
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AWA: SuperClash '85
Title: AWA: SuperClash '85
Character: Kamala
Released: September 25, 1985
Type: Movie
SuperClash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first SuperClash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). It was billed as AWA's flagship supercard, their biggest event of the year. The event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1985, only a few months after WrestleMania, which was promoted by the rival World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. SuperClash – Night of Champions was one of the co-promotional efforts by the AWA, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to compete with the WWF's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.
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MSW WrestleFest
Title: MSW WrestleFest
Character: Kamala
Released: July 28, 1985
Type: Movie
The Cowboy rides again as Bill Watts walks tall with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and "Capt. Redneck" Dick Murdoch!
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NWA The Great American Bash 1985
Title: NWA The Great American Bash 1985
Character: Kamala
Released: July 16, 1985
Type: Movie
The Great American Bash (1985) took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event was a steel cage match for the NWA World Television Championship with Tully Blanchard defending the title against Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff challenged for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair with David Crockett as the special guest referee. Magnum T.A. defended the NWA United States Championship against Kamala, while the NWA World Tag Team Champions Krusher Kruschev and Ivan Koloff fought the AWA World Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors. 4 other matches took place on the undercard.
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WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Title: WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Character: Kamala
Released: May 5, 1985
Type: Movie
The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
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PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Title: PWUSA Mayhem at The Meadowlands
Character: Kamala
Released: April 19, 1985
Type: Movie
April 19, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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PWUSA Star Wars
Title: PWUSA Star Wars
Character: Kamala
Released: February 24, 1985
Type: Movie
February 24, 1985 at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey
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Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
Title: Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
Character: Kamala
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
WWF Wrestling bloopers.
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Title: WCCW Parade of Champions
Character: Kimala
Released: May 6, 1984
Type: Movie
The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Title: WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Character: Kimala
Released: December 25, 1983
Type: Movie
The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Title: WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Character: Kamala
Released: November 24, 1983
Type: Movie
Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Title: WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Character: Kimala
Released: June 17, 1983
Type: Movie
Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!