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Shane Douglas on the Going Ringside podcast called it "unforgivable" that Kamala died in a house with no electricity and no legs after helping build the wrestling industry, and pointed to the WWE's $9.4 billion sale as proof the business can afford to take care of its veterans. ​ "Kamala, the Ugandan Giant, was extremely instrumental in getting Hogan over in the beginning. That big monster foe for Hogan to play with, both Saturday Night Main Event and WrestleMania. He was part of the wheel that made that work that they're still making money on today." ​ "After he left wrestling, he drove semi trucks for years and years. Then with diabetes, he started losing toes, feet, up to the knees. When that man died, James Harris was living in a house with no electricity and no legs. That is unforgivable for my sport. Unforgivable." ​ Douglas said the problem extends beyond Kamala and applies to many veterans who spent decades on the road with no safety net. He used the late Sabu as another exampl...

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