The pronunciation of names can often be a source of confusion, especially when it comes to public figures. One name that has frequently been mispronounced is that of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Despite its seeming simplicity, many people struggle with the correct pronunciation, including WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan (who actually wrestled Kamala the wrestler), sometimes conflating it with other similarly spelled names.

Let’s dive into the correct pronunciation of Kamala Harris’s name and dispel some common misconceptions.

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The Correct Pronunciation of Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris’s first name is pronounced “KAH-muh-luh”

The emphasis is on the first syllable, with the second and third syllables being unstressed. A helpful way to remember this is to think of the word “comma” followed by “la.”

Breaking it Down

• First syllable: “KAH” (rhymes with “ah”)
• Second syllable: “muh” (like the “mu” in “music”)
• Third syllable: “luh” (like the “la” in “lava”)

It’s important to note that the second “a” in Kamala is pronounced as a schwa sound (?), which is an unstressed vowel sound.

Common Mispronunciations

Many people mistakenly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as “kuh-MAH-luh.” This is incorrect and not how the Vice President pronounces her own name.

The confusion may stem from several factors:

• Unfamiliarity with the name’s origin
• Regional accent differences
• Deliberate mispronunciation by some public figures

Kamala Harris vs. Kamala the Wrestler

One source of confusion is the similarity between Vice President Harris’s name and that of James Arthur Harris, a professional wrestler who performed under the name “Kamala.” However, these names are not pronounced the same way.

Kamala the Wrestler

The wrestler’s stage name “Kamala” is typically pronounced “kuh-MAH-luh,” with the stress on the second syllable. This differs from the Vice President’s pronunciation, which stresses the first syllable.

The Importance of Correct Pronunciation

Pronouncing someone’s name correctly is a matter of respect and cultural sensitivity. For public figures like Kamala Harris, correct pronunciation is particularly important as it affects how they are perceived and addressed in media and public discourse.

Cultural Significance

Kamala is a name of Indian origin, meaning “lotus” in Sanskrit. Mispronouncing it can be seen as disrespectful to both the individual and their cultural heritage.

Tips for Remembering the Correct Pronunciation

If you’re struggling to remember how to pronounce Kamala Harris’s name, here are some helpful tips:

• Think “comma” + “la”
• Remember it rhymes with “Pamela”
• Practice saying it out loud

Intentional mispronunciation of Kamala Harris’s name has been used as a political tactic by some opponents during the recent Presidential race. This deliberate mispronunciation is often seen as an attempt to “other” her or mark her as outside the mainstream.

News outlets and public speakers have a responsibility to pronounce names correctly, especially those of public figures.

Many have made efforts to educate their staff and audiences on the correct pronunciation of Kamala Harris’s name, which we hopefully have done here.

Kamala (James Harris) reportedly passed away after going into cardiac arrest on Sunday.

The WWE Legend tested positive for COVID-19 this past Wednesday, according to Bleacher Report’s Jason King, who spoke with Kamala’s wife on Sunday. He likely contracted the coronavirus from one of his numerous weekly visits to the dialysis center.

Kamala was hospitalized for COVID-19 on Wednesday night, according to his wife. He seemed fine and in good spirits as recent as Sunday morning. Despite his condition on Sunday morning, Kamala went into cardiac arrest that afternoon and passed away.

He was 70 years old.

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WWE remembered Harris with a statement on their official website

“WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70,” the statement read. “Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant. He terrorized opponents and thrilled audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006. WWE extends its condolences to Harris’ family, friends and fans.”

Former WWE Superstar Kamala (James Harris) had been on life support after undergoing emergency surgery this past weekend in Oxford, Mississippi. Kamala’s stepdaughter Juanita James noted that he was showing signs of improvement the morning after surgery. She then noted this afternoon that the WWE Legend is “doing much better” and “off the ventilator.” Kamala is still not talking but he’s alert, according to James.

WWE’s website covered Kamala’s condition with the following announcement:

WWE Legend Kamala undergoes emergency surgery

WWE.com will continue to monitor this story and will provide more updates as they become available.

Below is the latest post from James:

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According to a social media post from longtime wrestling reporter, Kevin Conlee, James Harris (aka Kamala) is on life support.

Kamala/James Harris

Little is known at this point regarding Harris’ condition. Conlee is a longtime mainstay around the Memphis wrestling scene where Harris first started working his popular gimmick.

Harris had his left leg amputated in 2011 due to complications from diabetes and high blood pressure. His right leg was also amputated in 2012.

One of Hulk Hogan’s biggest rivals in the 1980s and 1990s, Kamala (James Harris), recently spoke with the Bleacher Report about the Hogan racism controversy.

“That’s not the Hogan I know. Hogan always treated me like a gentleman. He genuinely cared about me. He was my friend. He’d tell me, ‘Brother, I’m getting my money. I hope you’re getting yours, because you’re putting asses in the seats.’ When it came to our matches, he valued my input. He’d always say, ‘What do you want to do out there, brother?’ I’d tell him, and then we’d go out there and do it. He’s a sweetheart of a guy.”

Additionally, Kamala noted that Hogan just got caught with a “hidden recorder and said something he probably didn’t mean,” and that he is not mad at his former on-air rival.

“I’m not mad at him at all. Deep down, he’s really not like that. He’s a super-nice guy. I don’t believe he’s a racist at all, no matter what he said,” said Harris.

He also commented on what he would say to Hogan if he were to see him now.

“The first thing I’d do is shake his hand and hug him, just like we always do,” said Harris. “That wouldn’t change. Then I might say, ‘Hey man, what happened?’ But it’d be with a smiling face.”

Check out the complete interview at BleacherReport.com.

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BleacherReport.com has published a story looking at the rise and fall of “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala, who now lives his life as a double-amputee. In the article, the former WWE Superstar discusses his present circumstances and looks back at his lengthy wrestling career.

On November 7, 2011, Kamala, who’s real name is James Harris, had his leg amputated below the knee due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes. His right leg was amputated the following spring. This was due to Harris going nearly 20 years without paying attention to his health.

Harris had been urged by his physicians to begin dialysis treatment after being diagnosed with diabetes in 1992. He ignored their advice, choosing instead to carry on with his life as if the disease wasn’t present within him. Poor eating habits pushed his weight past 400-pounds in 2002; a simple walk from the parking lot to his physician’s office caused him to become short of breath.

“‘If you don’t go on dialysis soon, you’re going to start losing body parts,'” the doctor told Harris.

“I wish I would’ve listened,” says Harris.

A few days after noticing fluid leaking from his foot in September 2011, Harris went to a doctor and had three of his toes removed. Within a month of the surgery, Harris returned to the hospital to have his entire foot amputated. The recovery process was so painful that a few days later, he asked the doctor to remove the rest of his leg above the knee.

The pain was excruciating for Harris as screams echoed through the halls of Baptist Memorial Hospital the day after surgery. His dosage of anesthetics increased, and Harris’ wife, Emmer, tried to calm him down by clutching his hand. It did not work as Harris wailed in agony throughout the day while nurses plead with him to stop.

Harris endured the same ordeal the following spring by losing his right leg.

“I could hardly stomach it,” he says.

Medicaid paid for a $6,000 pair of prosthetic legs for Harris, but because of his great size, doctors struggled to attach them to his stumps. Rather than cling to false hope of walking again, Harris adjusted to life as a double-amputee.

“I didn’t even want to look down at first,” says Harris, who found the situation difficult to accept. “But when I came home (from the hospital), I would look down, and I’d cry a little. I’d think, ‘I’m not normal, am I? I’m not normal anymore. People are going to treat me like I’m not normal.’ But I made it through. I made it through.

“I still have crying spells, but they’re not as bad as they used to be.”

Harris has never been shy about expressing his displeasure about how he was treated in WWE, and does so again in this article. However, he now admits he was partly to blame.

Harris says his biggest mistake was leaving WWE without warning in 1987 due to unhappiness with pay, after feuding with Hulk Hogan and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. He now feels he should’ve handled things differently.

“I can understand now why Vince [McMahon] would’ve been upset,” he says.

Harris returned to the company in 1992, but it was still a struggle for him financially. Since WWE makes most performers pay their own hotel and rental car fees, there were nights when Harris would sleep in his vehicle so he wouldn’t have to pay for a room. He was released in July 1993, two weeks after his sister and his niece were murdered by his sister’s husband.

Asked to comment on its relationship with Harris, WWE released this statement:

“During his time at WWE and the other organizations he performed for, Jim Harris’s larger-than-life character, Kamala, resonated with fans around the world. Jim had several stints with WWE, where he was given every opportunity to succeed, often being paired with such legends as Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker.

“Ultimately, Jim was the one who made the decisions to leave WWE. WWE appreciates the contributions he made to our organization, and we send him our best wishes as he continues to fight health challenges.”

Harris hopes his relationship with WWE going forward is a positive one.

“A lot of the things I’ve said about the WWE…I don’t mean them,” Harris says. “I’m proud to say I worked there. I just always hoped that one day Vince would accept me like he did some of the other wrestlers.

“I wish things would’ve been better.”

Much more is contained in the article, with Harris discussing his day-to-day life in Senatobia, Mississippi, his early life, the creation of Kamala, wrestling the likes of Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan, the WWE Hall of Fame, and his outlook on life now that he is no longer on top. Jim Ross, Jerry “The King” Lawler, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Mick Foley and Koko B. Ware were also interviewed for the piece.

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“She’s more than up-and-coming. She’s going to be the best female wrestler they’ve ever had. Along with being a beautiful girl–and I’m obviously prejudiced because I’m her father–she’s got athletic gift second to none. She’s already surpassed me.”

– mun2, which airs RAW and SmackDown replays in the Spanish language market, will be given a name change to NBC Universo on February 1st, kicking off with the Super Bowl.

– The folks at Bleacher Report ran a feature on Kamala. WWE didn’t approve of anyone doing an interview for the piece, but that’s not unusual. The website was reportedly looking for one minute of footage to go with the story, which WWE charged $12,000 for. When Bleacher passed, WWE reconsidered on November 3rd and gave them a new price for one minute of footage — free.

– WWE Hall Of Famer Antonio Inoki is looking to promote peace through sports by going back to North Korea for the first time since 1995 for a big event. Thus far, Bob Sapp is the biggest named book for the show. You can read more about this at JapanTimes.co.jp.

– The Kickstarter campaign for former WWE Superstar Kamala’s book has reached $8,000 of their $12,000 goal. There are 23 days remaining to reach the additional $4,000 and you can donate now by going to Kickstarter.com.

– Speaking of Kamala, he was a guest on last week’s edition of Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show.” You can check out that interview at PodcastOne.com.

– Apparently the reason Dean Ambrose was taken out on a stretcher on RAW last night was to write him off of WWE television for a while. Ambrose is set to film the WWE Studios movie “Lockdown” in the near future.

– The latest edition of Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features an interview with Kamala, is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:

SASc – EP143 – Kamala aka James Harris

“James Harris aka Kamala never wanted to be a professional wrestler, but loved it once he fell into it! Hear his story from his sharecropping days in Mississippi to his time in the ring in Mexico, Europe, Germany, and finally WWF. Find out who gave him his Kamala gimmmick, how he became friends with Andre The Giant, and what it was like in the ring with Jerry Lawler, The Rock & Roll Express, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, and Bruiser Brody. Plus, hear about his short-lived stint with NWA, how Vince McMahon tracked him down, and what made him start leapfrogging people in the squared-circle!”

You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.

VOC Nation sent along the following highlights of a recent interview with Kamala:

On becoming a wrestler: “I didn’t really want to be a wrestler. I liked watching wrestling and I couldn’t really find a (real) job.I was with Bobo Brazil and he started training me. I thought itwould be a quick way to make some money, get wealthy, and get rightback out of it. I never wanted to be a wrestler. If I had to do itall over again I wouldn’t be a wrestler.”

On his start and his gimmick: “My first match was with The GreatMaphesto; he broke me in and gave me my start. Jerry Lawler came upwith the Kamala idea. I used to live in Africa and I startedpainting myself back then.”

On working with Andre the Giant: “Andre wasn’t the friendly guy that he appeared to be. He was real temperamental and had a nasty attitude. When I first started working with him, he called me a (derogatory) name in the ring and I beat him up. After that, I never had another problem with him. A lot of (top guys had problems with Andre too). He would just go out and mop the floor with people. He treated (wrestlers) nasty, and the fans too. Andre would do it just about every night. Guys would watch through the curtain to see what he was going to do.”

On working with Hulk Hogan: “We had a lot of good matches and drew a lot of fans all over. Working with Hogan was easy and a treat. I loved working with him.”

On racism in the WWE: “In Summerslam 92, I had one of my biggest matches against the Undertaker. He made a half million dollars and I made 13 (thousand). There was a lot of racism in the WWE. I remember so many times when I was there, I would get there early and find me a nice dressing room; the agents would (kick me out and) let (the white stars) have the dressing room. When I went out to the ring, I was a superstar; backstage I was a nothing.”

On the Undertaker: “I love the Undertaker. If I see him on TV, I’ll stop and watch. I love his gimmick, and I like him. He’s a respectable man and I got along real good with him, and I love his work.”

On retirement and regrets: “I don’t miss it. I wish I had made money where I could have retired and enjoyed life. I worked so hard all those years and didn’t make any money. If I had made money, I would have done the right thing and invested it. I don’t watch wrestling today. If my friends are watching it, I’ll get up and leave. It brings back bad memories.”

On Vince McMahon: “Vince McMahon has certain people that he will pay. If you get along with Vince, do him sexual favors, you’ll get along good with him. But if you just (do your job and) mind your own business, then he doesn’t like you for some reason. There was a lot of men with men in those days and even men with boys. I know a lot of guys that (failed drug tests) and it was documented that they passed, and I know what they did.”

Check out the complete interview at VOCNation.com.

– According to WWE sources, Kamala has been contacted about being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this April. Kamala had a main event run in WWE against Hulk Hogan during the late 1980’s, had a feud with the Undertaker in 1992 and then worked as a comedy babyface after that. He also wrestled in Memphis as well as WCW.

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– Speaking to WWE Magazine, CM Punk explains why he tapes up his wrists for every match.

“With taping up my wrists, there’s both an aesthetic and a utilitarian purpose,” he says. “Obviously, I’m big on imagery with Straight Edge. As for X’ing up the current CM Punk, mostly uses red pen—it’s my favorite color. But on the other end of the spectrum, taping up my hands and wrists helps me grip whomever I’m wrestling as well as the ropes. If I have a strained wrist, you’d never know thanks to the tape job. So it’s both functional, and it looks cool. Plus, it takes less than a minute to tape up both wrists, so it’s certainly not a time consuming process.”

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Wrestler’s Rescue, a charitable organization founded by former WWE and ECW star Dawn Marie Psaltis Damatta in 2008 to raise money to support the health care needs of retired professional wrestlers, has once come triggered allegations of fraud and embezzlement.

Former WWE Superstar “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala, whose real name is James Harris, released a video message Tuesday condemning Damatta as well as Dan Mirade of Boston-based independent wrestling promotion Millenium Wrestling Federation for raising money on his medical behalf that he has yet to receive. Damatta and her agent responded to his allegations Thursday via Twitter, where both claim Harris received a check in the amount of $500.00 but opted not to accept it.

Michele Mupo, Damatta’s agent, wrote on Twitter, “Kamala returned check issued by Wrestlers Rescue Certified because it wasn’t sent fast enough. Dawn Marie did what she said she would. Check for $500 was sent July 20,2012. Kamala refused it sent it back certified mail. HE LIED to get $$$$ never judge unless U have proof. Kamala returned check issued by Wrestlers Rescue Certified because it wasn’t sent fast enough. Dawn Marie did what she said she would.”

Mupo then tweeted a photo of a copy of the check purportedly sent to Harris on July 20, 2012, and noted, “Kamala is a liar!”

Mupo then tweeted a photo of a certified letter Damatta purportedly received Thursday, noting, “DAWN GOT THIS TODAY KAMALA REFUSED A $500 CHECK. FACT DAWN SENT THE CHECK. FACT KAMALA RECEIVED THE CHECK.”

Damatta added on Twitter, “Received my check from Kamala today certified mail. That means he did receive money from me but opted not to accept it. More news to come.”

Mupo also offered proof that Damatta submitted a Stop Payment request with her bank Thursday for the payment.

Brian Heffron, who worked alongside Damatta in ECW as Blue Meanie, questioned her proof; he stated the day before on Twitter that two years ago, she launched a similar campaign fund purported to assist fellow alumnus Jerry Lynn with back surgery bills but Lynn never received any money.

Heffron wrote in a series of tweets, “To ME the handwriting on Kamala’s check looks like his “handwriting” on the “return envelope”. If he sent it back while put a stop payment on it? Rip it up! Stop payment’s on checks cost at least $35. Why spend $35 that to stop a check in that’s in your hand?

“My friend and tag partner Nova, who RUNS a bank just told me this: “As someone who RUNS BANKS I can say I’ve never seen a voided check like that after a stop is issued, the check is dead and can’t be reversed. None of this makes sense. The guy with no legs turns away money because IT DIDNT GET THERE QUICK ENOUGH? I have an easier time believing that me and meanie are gonna get our ECW PPV checks soon!”

Wrestler’s Rescue, a charitable organization founded by Dawn Marie Psaltis in 2008 to raise money to support the health care needs of retired professional wrestlers, is once again subject of scandal with rumors of embezzlement of funds by the former WWE Diva.

After former WWE Superstar “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala (real name James Harris) released a video message Tuesday condemning Psaltis and Dan Mirade of Boston-based independent wrestling promotion Millenium Wrestling Federation for raising money on his behalf that he has yet to receive, another embezzlement allegation was levied towards the retired women’s wrestler by one of her former colleagues.

Brian Heffron, who worked alongside Psaltis in Extreme Championship Wrestling as Blue Meanie, noted Wednesday on Twitter that two years ago, she launched a similar campaign fund meant to assist fellow alumnus Jerry Lynn with back surgery costs and was asked to donate an item for her to auction. Heffron, however, says Lynn was unaware of the campaign fund and noted that he never received money from Psaltis.

After posting a link to Harris’ video message, Heffron wrote, “I always had a feeling “Wrestler’s Rescue” was a scam since they aren’t a registered charity AND wrestler’s who they’ve collected for never got a dime that was supposed to get to them. 2 years ago I was asked to donate an item for auction for Jerry Lynn’s back surgery. He told me he didn’t know about and didn’t get a A DIME.”

He continues, “I always heard rumors “Wrestler’s Rescue” ripped off MY IDOL Steve Williams. Then I heard straight from Jerry Lynn he never received a penny. I never really thought of speaking out until I saw the video Kamala made. It’s a shame to collect money off off false pretenses.”

In June, Psaltis set up the “Kamala Campaign Fund” and said that money generated from the fund through auctions on their official website, WrestlersRescue.org (currently suspended by its hosting company), would assist Harris with “medical care, basic living costs and a myriad of other expenses as he transitions into a more handicapped-accessible world.” After claiming in the video that he has received nothing from Wrestler’s Rescue or Dawn Marie, Harris tells her to take any money she may have raised on his behalf “to Massachusetts and ram it up Dan Mirade’s ass.” He also wants Mirade to take any money he may have raised on his behalf “to New Jersey and ram it up Dawn Marie’s ass.”

Former WWE Superstar “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala (real name James Harris) released a video message Tuesday condemning two wrestling-based organizations that are claiming to raise money to aid his health recovery, but are only benefiting themselves.

Boston-based independent wrestling promotion Millenium Wrestling Federation has been offering a variety of merchandise to fans with a portion of the proceeds meant to assist Harris, who is struggling with complications from a double leg amputation. Harris says he has received nothing from the organization and specifically tells head Dan Mirade to take any money he may have raised on his behalf “to New Jersey and ram it up Dawn Marie’s ass.”

In response, Mirade issued a statement Wednesday verifying that a money order for the amount of $425.00 was issued last Friday. He also released the contents of an e-mail to Karl Lauer, Executive Vice President of Cauliflower Alley Club, Tuesday that showed the money order had been received and was on its way to Harris.

Mirade is requesting an apology from Harris after he “made the video knowing full well money was sent to him.” Mirade says Millenium Wrestling Federation plans to continue raising money for the former WWE Superstar on their August 19 and September 22 events and will assist him in getting the prosthetic right leg that his insurance company has refused to pay for.

Mirade also slams Harris in his lengthy response, which is available here: “SHAME ON YOU JAMES HARRIS. . . shame on you for not opening your eyes to see that you had people that cared enough to help you when almost NONE of your peers cared enough to hit a re-Tweet button. . . shame on you for trying to run my name and the MWF’s through the mud because you didn’t get your precious check as fast as you wanted to, waking people up at 6AM whining not even 48 hours after the event was over. Shame on you for hiding like a coward after the money was sent to you and trying to prevent people from seeing the truth. I don’t care if you were a WWE Superstar or a homeless person, you should be ashamed of yourself as a man. When I wake up and look in the mirror, I know the face looking back at me is one that cared and is one that did everything he could to help someone that needed it. The face staring back at me has character and integrity. HOW DARE YOU INSULT AND ATTACK ME AFTER ALL I DID FOR YOU, YOU GUTLESS PUSSY!! Grow a spine and be a man. Be grateful someone wanted and tried to help you, not piss on their efforts. What runs through James Harris’ mind would be a psychiatrist’s dream come true. Then again, I’m the guy that’s been working on this column for four hours.”

Wrestler’s Rescue, which was founded by Dawn Marie in 2008, has been a subject of scandal with rumors of embezzlement of funds by the former WWE Diva star. The group was the subject of multiple articles two years ago that questioned the validity of the charity (available here) .

Harris says he has received nothing from Wrestler’s Rescue or Dawn Marie and tells her to take any money she may have raised on his behalf “to Massachusetts and ram it up Dan Mirade’s ass.” He also says Dawn Marie claimed to have made a donation to “Dr. Death” Steve Williams after he passed away in December 2009, but offered no proof.

Wrestler’s Rescue received a donation from TNA Wrestling star Jeff Jarrett in the form of an autographed guitar that was to be auctioned off on their website, WrestlersRescue.org. The website, however, has been offline for weeks as it was suspended by its web host—likely due to unpaid server bills. Dawn Marie has offered no response to Harris’ claims.

— WWE.com has posted a list counting down the top twenty-five Intercontinental Champions of all-time and Randy Savage comes in at number one. He is trailed by Chris Jericho, Ultimate Warrior, Mr. Perfect and Pat Patterson. To view the complete list, click here.

— BarbershopWindow.com has released a “Kamala” Benefit T-Shirt, with all proceeds going to aid the legendary wrestler’s medical bills. The first seventy-five customers who order the shirt will receive an autographed photo of WWE developmental wrestler Kassius Ohno (a/k/a Chris Hero).

The former WWE Superstar has undergone amputation of both of his feet due to his ongoing battle with diabetes.

— Mick Foley will perform stand-up comedy this Thursday in Williamstown, New Jersey at Antony & Cleopatra’s. Call 856-629-2211 for event information.

Former WWE Superstar “Ugandan Giant” Kamala will undergo foot amputation surgery on Thursday, his son announced Tuesday on Facebook.

“I am sad to report that on Thursday April 5 James Kamala Harris will have his right foot removed,” wrote Kamala Jr.

It will be the the legendary grappler’s third amputation in recent months. He had his left foot amputated last November due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes. The upper part of the leg was then removed in December.

He addressed the matter in February, writing on Facebook, “I wish I could still be in the ring but deep down I know my time is up. Nowadays having only one leg it’s obvious. There is no turning back the hands of times. Thanks to all of you that write me and keeping me in your prayers. Right now my heart is broken but in time I know it will heal. I wish I had the skill to do something else but I dont know what it would be.”

Those interested in making a donation to assist Kamala’s medical bills can do so by contacting Kamala Jr. at jr@kamalajr.info.

— Kamala Jr. called in to The Roman Show Wednesday and stated that his father Kamala may have to have his right leg amputated. The wrestling legend had his left leg amputated late last year due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes. Those interested in making a donation to assist Kamala’s medical bills can do so by contacting Kamala Jr. at jr@kamalajr.info.

— WWE.com has posted a “Dueling Diary” chronicling WWE Champion CM Punk and Chris Jericho’s similar paths to WrestleMania XXVIII.

— WrestlingFigs.com reports WWE Hall of Fame Rocky Johnson, Kevin Nash and Ernest Miller will appear at WrestleReunion 7 this weekend at the Miami Beach Deauville Resort 6701 Collins Ave. Miami, Florida.

— A book titled Montreal, Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling will be released next February.

— Multiple sources have confirmed to the Pro Wrestling Torch that there is legitimate tension between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena, which reflects in their war of words. Furthermore, Vince McMahon is doing nothing to stop it as he and those in upper management love the conflict.

As in the past, McMahon enjoys seeing top stars challenge other. He feels the audience will sense real friction between two wrestlers, thus furthering interest in the match he’s trying to sell. In the case of Johnson and Cena, the top circle likes that fans are sensing their friction and believing that they may legitimately come to blows at WrestleMania XXVIII.

— WREG-TV in Memphis, Tennessee profiled “The Ugandan Giant” Kamala on his career and health issues. After having is leg amputated late last year, the legendary wrestler now uses a wheelchair and is learning to use a prosthetic leg. However, he doesn’t want his fans to feel sorry for him.

“Don’t think of me as oh, please help me. I want them to think of me as uplifting,” he says. “That’s the way I want them to think of me.”

Kamala also discusses his character and pay discrepancies with his WWF opponents. The video piece is available here.

— Wrestling legend Kamala posted a Facebook update on his well-being after having his leg amputated late last year due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes.

“I wish I could still be in the ring but deep down I know my time is up. Nowadays having only one leg it’s obvious. There is no turning back the hands of times. Thanks to all of you that write me and keeping me in your prayers. Right now my heart is broken but in time I know it will heal. I wish I had the skill to do something else but I dont know what it would be,” he wrote.

“I just don’t want the government taking care of me, that’s why when I was up and able I drove a truck. No matter what I once were it’s what I need to do now to support myself and family. I know it’s hard right now but I believe God has use for me. I’m coming back this way.”

— Territory League Wrestling will be holding the Rodney Anoa’i Cup honoring the late Yokozuna on March 27, 2012 at the Avalon in Hollywood. Gangrel, Scotty 2 Hotty, Brian Christopher, Gene Snitsky and Black Pearl, among others, are scheduled to compete in a four tag team tournament. Visit www.territoryleague.com for more information.

— After having his foot amputated last month due to complications of high blood pressure and diabetes, former WWE talent James Harris (a/k/a Kamala) was hospitalized Wednesday to remove the upper part of his leg.

Kamala Jr wrote on Facebook, “Please pray for Kamala Sr as he is back in the hospital, they are having to remove the upper part of the same leg. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM!!!!”

— This month on WWE Classics On Demand, various WWE Superstars and Legends are giving the gift of their favorite past or present Superstar in a match. John Cena is included and reveals his favorite Superstar as Dick Murdoch. A match from 1989 pitting Murdoch against Lex Luger is then shown.

— Sean Conway, nephew of former WWE star Rob Conway, made his professional wrestling debut last week at OVW Homecoming 6. The family duo defeated Flash Flanagan and Lennox Norris in a tag team match.

Kamala T-Shirt Design

Our friends at Off The Top Wrestling Shirts have released a limited edition Kamala shirt. A portion of the proceeds from each shirt will go to help Kamala with his medical bills. It’s a great cause and a pretty badass t-shirt design.

NOW YOU CAN BE JUST LIKE THE UGANDAN GIANT WITH THE KAMALA SHIRT FROM OFF THE TOP WRESTLING SHIRTS

Off The Top Wrestling Shirts is proud to officially release The Kamala Shirt. The dark brown t-shirt features Kamala’s infamous moon and stars on the front. $5 from each Kamala Shirt sold will go directly to WWE Legend James “Kamala” Harris to help with costs from his recent hospitalization.

“Hi wrestling fans, this is Kamala. I’m still in contact with you as you all know. I will be seeing you all again in the very near future,” said The Ugandan Giant, who had his foot amputated recently. “To make sure I’m with you, here I am on a t-shirt.”

The special edition Kamala Shirt starts at just $20 with $5 from each shirt sold going directly to James “Kamala” Harris.

Off The Top Wrestling Shirts screen prints its own shirts from the Northeast United States. We pride ourselves on providing wrestling shirts for fans, made by fans. The Kamala Shirt is the first in a line of benefit shirts for the Legends of Wrestling that we grew up with and still follow today.

The Kamala Shirt and our entire line of wrestling shirts can be found at OTTwrestlingshirts.com.

— Paul Bearer released the following statement on Facebook regarding Kamala after the wrestling legend had his foot amputated last month.

“Just spoke with my longtime friend Kamala [James Harris]. I managed him in 1978 when he first started. He seems to be hanging in there after his foot amputation, due to high blood pressure, not diabetes as reported. Please keep him in your prayers.”

— Several top developmental performers in Florida Championship Wrestling will receive tryouts at WWE live events over the next few weeks. Damien Sandow competed at Friday and Saturday’s SmackDown live events, losing to Tyson Kidd.

— Shelly Martinez will be hosting a live game show next week at Tranzit Nite Club in Hollywood, California. Details are available here.

source: PWInsider.com

Wrestling legend Kamala checks in from the hospital and confirms that he did have his leg amputated due to complications related to high blood pressure and diabetes: