WWE Signs Kamala to Legends Contract with Full Support from His Family

The family of the late James Harris, known to wrestling fans as Kamala “The Ugandan Giant”, has announced that they have signed a Legends contract with WWE.

Kamala’s family uploaded a post on his official Facebook page, where his wife Emmer Jean Harris expressed pride in bringing his legacy back to WWE, where she believes it belongs. Jared Ashley, CEO and Founder of 16 Creative, played a major role in securing the deal. He stated that his goal was always to see Kamala recognized as a WWE Legend and, hopefully, inducted into the Hall of Fame.

16 Creative, a marketing and branding agency based in Gulf Shores, Alabama, specializes in estate management for wrestling icons. The agency has helped secure Legends contracts for stars like Demolition, CRUSH, Koko B. Ware, Tito Santana, King Kong Bundy, and Junkyard Dog, while also representing WWE Superstars such as Ted DiBiase and Mike Rotunda.

“The family of the late James Harris—known to fans around the world as Kamala, The Ugandan Giant—is proud to announce the signing of a Legends contract with WWE.

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“We couldn’t be prouder that James’s legacy is back home where it belongs,” says Emmer Jean Harris, wife of James Harris.

“When we began working with the estate, my main goal was to get Kamala signed to a Legends deal—and hopefully into the WWE Hall of Fame. I’ve always felt that’s where he belongs, and I think many of his fans would agree.” says Jared Ashley, CEO and Founder of 16 Creative—the agency that facilitated the deal—added: “It has been such an honor to work with this family over the past few years, and now with WWE, to help preserve Kamala’s incredible legacy.”

Based in Gulf Shores, Alabama, 16 Creative specializes in marketing, branding, and estate management. The agency has also facilitated Legends deals for WWE icons including Demolition, CRUSH, Koko B. Ware, Tito Santana, King Kong Bundy, and Junkyard Dog, and proudly represents WWE Superstars like Ted DiBiase, Mike Rotunda and more.”

This comes after WrestleVotes reported that Kamala is being seriously considered for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. It was indicated that discussions within WWE point to Kamala potentially joining this year’s class alongside Triple H and Lex Luger.

“According to sources, another name being discussed internally for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is ‘The Ugandan Giant’ Kamala. Kamala, who had a successful career throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, is expected to join Triple H, Lex Luger, and others in this year’s class.”

Kamala’s WWE Legends contract is a big step in honoring his career. With talks about him joining the Hall of Fame, fans are excited to see if he will finally get the recognition he deserves.

Should Kamala be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025? Share your thoughts and memories of “The Ugandan Giant” in the comments below!