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deepest darkest Africa, Kamala is
a force unlike any other in the world
of pro wrestling. Although his exact
origin is unknown, a limited number
of facts have emerged over the years
concerning his past.
In 1972, the world-renowned explorer/adventurer
Kim Chee began an expedition in Uganda.
One night, with only his torch as
a source of light, Kim Chee stumbled
upon a fierce creature. Easily the
size of 10 men, yet as agile as a
tiger this creature struck fear into
Kim Chee's very soul. He took one
step toward the entity, only to see
him disappear into the darkness.
The next morning, Kim Chee awoke,
still awestruck by the events of the
preceding evening. Determined to capture
the beast, Kim Chee and his troops
set out to find him. Kim Chee dubbed
the creature "Kamala", which translates
to "Terror" in ancient Ugandan.
After nearly a decade of searching,
Kim Chee finally discovered "Kamala"
sound asleep in an abandoned cove.
He tranquilized the beast with his
gun as his troops bound and tied him.
Triumphant, Kim Chee began his journey
back to the States, his trophy "Kamala"
in tow.
Kim Chee's next move would shock
his contemporaries in the field of
archaeology. Instead of returning
to the institute which he had founded,
Kim Chee accepted a contract from
Mister Fuji. The contract called for
his full-time services in the World
Wrestling Federation.
Hearing of the beast through the
international grapevine, Mister Fuji
knew Kamala could dominate the competition
in the WWF. However, Fuji was not
naive enough to believe he could control
the beast alone. With Kim Chee as
his trainer, Fuji knew he had a surefire
combination.
In 1985, Kamala entered the WWF.
Clearly disoriented with his new surroundings,
Kamala proceeded to destroy every
opponent who crossed his path. In
1987, he faced Hulk Hogan in a series
of memorable matches.
In 1992, to old to continue, Kim
Chee sold his interest in Kamala to
Harvey Wimpleman. Harvey decided to
target the phenom of the WWF, the
Undertaker. The Taker brought out
a primal fear in Kamala. Their feud
continued until the Survivor Series
1992 where the Undertaker defeated
Kamala. Shortly after the match, Harvey
turned on Kamala.
Lost in the civilized world of the
WWF, Kamala was a man with nowhere
to turn. Seeing God within the beast,
the Reverend Slick stepped in as Kamala's
mentor and friend. Encouraging him
to fight fairly and to interact with
fans, Slick brought out an entirely
new side of Kamala. As his learning
continued, Kamala evolved into a clear
fan favorite. In 1993, however, Kamala
mysteriously vanished from the WWF.
A note was left for Slick in the dressing
room, a mere sheet of paper with two
bite marks. But what did it mean?
In 1995, Kamala finally re-emerged,
this time in WCW. Summoned by "The
Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan and his
dark mentor, "The Master", Kamala
was now a charter member of the Dungeon
of Doom. The purpose of the Dungeon
was simple, the complete and total
destruction of Hulkmania. After a
series of unsuccessful attempts to
defeat Hogan, Kamala once again disappeared.
Rumors quickly circulated that Sullivan
had sold him to an eccentric gentleman
in Great Britain.
In 2001, the answer to the Kamala
mystery began to unfold. At WWF WrestleMania
17, Michael Cole entered the office
of William Regal, expecting an interview
with the Brit. Instead, Michael witnessed
firsthand the first "Kamala sighting"
in years. The beast was standing on
Regal's desk, chewing on a picture
of the Queen! Was Regal the mysterious
individual who purchased Kamala from
Sullivan?
That night, Kamala competed in the
18-man "gimmick" battle royal. Still
living up to the legends, Kamala ravaged
his competition, eliminating Earthquake,
Michael "PS" Hayes, the One Man Gang,
Doink the Clown and even his former
master Kim Chee! After being eliminated
by Sgt. Slaughter, Kamala once again
retreated to his cave in Uganda.
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