5 reasons why Kamala deserves to be in the WWE Hall of Fame

WWE recently announced the passing of James
WWE recently announced the passing of James "Kamala" Harris at the age of 70

#4 Kamala's WWF feud against Hulk Hogan

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Kamala had a brief stint in WWE throughout 1984 and feuded with Andre the Giant, before returning to several American promotions, as well as appearances in Japan. In 1986, he made his WWE return and received a major heel push. Kamala was able to be a main event heel throughout 1986 and 1987, feuding with Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship.

Hogan and Kamala had several matches against each other, and Kamala was even able to win via count out at the Maple Leaf Gardens house show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on December 28, 1986.

As Hogan was continuing to cement his legacy as the WWE Champion, Kamala was a very important part in him remaining the most popular Superstar in WWE in the mid-1980s, and beyond.

Although Hogan has a massive stature, the 6' 7", 380-pound Kamala made him look like an underdog. Hogan's feud with Kamala in 1986 and 1987 was one of the biggest in pro wrestling during that era, and it was arguably the peak of Kamala's wrestling career.

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