RIP Kamala: WWE fans mourne demise of legendary wrestler with heartfelt posts

When you're a kid, you think wrestling is real. You learn of its absurdity later in life. But that doesn't mean your childhood memories are fake. In the 80's, I rooted for James Harris because something told me he was a gentle giant in a lot of pain. Turns out he was. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/Vt6OpGZyII

— Vic Vela (@VicVela1) August 10, 2020

GOD BLESS THE KAMALA HE ALWAYS PUT ON A SHOW FOR THE FANS GOOD BIG MAN WHO WORKED THE GIMMICK BETTER THEN MOST IT BREAK MY HEART #ripkamala pic.twitter.com/8hFybhctSq

— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) August 10, 2020

Kamala was one of those out there and unique characters you don’t really see in pro wrestling today. Ones in many ways that are missed for many reasons. #RIPKamala #RIPUgandanGiant pic.twitter.com/4voGqcyfON

— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) August 9, 2020

Hulk Hogan wasn't the only person to bodyslam Andre The Giant! #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/juBIPrpwIG #WWE

— Aaron Rift of NoDQ.com (@aaronrift) August 10, 2020

Rip kamala  i just saw the news he was one of my favorite wrestlers growing up Rip to the legend kamala ripKamala pic.twitter.com/7cvcATOxbs

— Brtrese (@brtrese01) August 9, 2020

Saddened to hear of the passing of former WWF superstar, the Ugandan giant, James "Kamala" Harris. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/QzrZoCsB9E

— LandOfThe80s (@landofthe80s) August 10, 2020

Another legend who deserved to be in @WWE Hall of Fame and ALIVE when that time came. An all around great talent and good guy that got over and stood out wherever he went. RIP to the great “Ugandan Giant” Kamala. His memory will live on forever. ~PHS#RIPKamala #Kamala #WWE #WWF pic.twitter.com/LnxIM0D59F

— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) August 10, 2020

#RIPKamala. Man was plagued with health problems for many years. If there is an afterlife may it truly be filled with Paradise and he is no longer in pain. Godspeed Kamala, Godspeed... pic.twitter.com/GicLNNphYU

— Lee Sanders (@TheRCWRShow) August 10, 2020

All throughout the quarantine, and much to my family’s dismay, I ran around my house shirtless, slapping my flabby belly as a tribute to the Ugandan Giant Kamala - who remains one of the great characters/gimmicks of the WWF. #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/OogSpccPPU

— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) August 10, 2020

Kamala was one of the first characters of pro wrestling that I remember being scared of as a kid. His mannerisms were so unorthodox and bizarre, but that's what made him stand out.

I'm sad to hear the news that he's gone. #RIPKamala  pic.twitter.com/tLxqjKraFH

— Steve-o Smitty (@BadNewsSmitty) August 9, 2020

Growing up, one of my favourite wacky characters was Kamala. He was an African American guy who main evented Madison Square Garden and made a massive name for himself in pro wrestling against everyone from the Von Erichs to Hogan to Taker. One of a kind #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/SVcL39QK34

— Kenny McIntosh (@KennyMc1985) August 10, 2020

RIP Kamala truly one of the greatest characters & big men ever. A sad day for Pro Wrestling #RIPKamala pic.twitter.com/O8PDtZEw0e

— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) August 10, 2020

WWE also took to social media to mourn the sudden demise of one its legends and extended their condolences towards Kamala and his family in an official statement.

Look back at the memorable career of Kamala, "The Ugandan Giant," with these classic photos.https://t.co/tEqmciumam

— WWE (@WWE) August 10, 2020