Kamala’s Family Shares Statement On WWE Hall Of Fame 2025 Induction

The family of Kamala has shared a statement on the late star’s upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Kamala – real name James Harris – was officially announced as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on April 9, with Kamala, Dory Funk Sr and Ivan Koloff announced as Legacy inductees.

The wrestling veteran’s family has now issued a statement on this induction, which was shared to the official Kamala Facebook page.

The statement reads:

From The Family of James “Kamala” Harris

On behalf of our family, we want to extend our deepest thanks to WWE for the incredible honor of inducting James Harris, known and loved around the world as Kamala “The Ugandan Giant,” into the WWE Hall of Fame.

James’ story is one of strength, resilience, and perseverance. Growing up in poverty after losing his father at a young age, James worked as a sharecropper to help support his family. It was through sheer determination that he carved out a path to greatness.

Kamala shared the ring with some of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling-Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Sgt. Slaughter, Randy Orton, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Bam Bam Bigelow, Randy Savage, Bret Hart, The Ultimate Warrior, Jerry Lawler, The Von Erich Family, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Magnum TA, Ted DiBiase and Andre the Giant, just to name a few. These names remind us not only of wrestling’s golden era -but of Kamala’s rightful place among its legends.

Though his later years were marked by hardship, health challenges, and heartbreak-through it all, his faith in Jesus Christ remained a constant source of strength. We know James would be overwhelmed with joy to be welcomed back into the WWE family-a place where he always felt at home.

To the fans, to WWE, to 16 Creative, and to every friend and family member who has never stopped believing in his legacy-thank you. Your love, support, and tireless efforts made this moment possible.

Because of you, Kamala’s legacy will forever be etched into the history of professional wrestling. Welcome home, Kamala.

Harris passed away in 2020 at the age of 70.

During WWE’s original announcement, the company noted that Kamala battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and the Undertaker as a villain before endearing himself to fans with the true heart of Jim Harris, who was described as “the gentle giant under Kamala’s mask.”

The inductors for the WWE Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony have now been confirmed.