WWE stars return to South Africa

Who doesn't remember "Ugandan"professional wrestler Kamala who portrayed a fearsome Ugandan "headhunter" who wrestled barefoot and wore war paint and a waistcloth, and approached the ring wearing an African mask and carrying a spear.

James Harris was one of black wrestlers that every Ugandan looked forward to watch on local TV in the 1980's. As youngsters we could get excited watching him as he battered opponents. Ever since, wrestling has evolved and remains one of the biggest attractions on TV for both young and old.

Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Shawn Michael, Randy Savage, Stone Cold and Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) are some of the other stars that we often looked forward to watch later on, as they fought and often ‘won' their fights.

There is a disclaimer after every show ‘not to try this at home' as most of the action is brutal and out of this world, but nonetheless we often pick sides, get entangled emotionally and watch on until the end.

Currently WWE stars continue to be watched by millions of television viewers across the world including Uganda following SuperSport's partnership with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a new multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming live for the first time in more than 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, last year.

SuperSport airs WWE's flagship shows Raw and SmackDown as well as WWE specials, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam.

Uganda last witnessed live wrestling matches in the 90's when they witnessed and got the thrill and to some extent shocks as the WWW stars then hit and twisted their opponents' limbs into all kinds of directions at Nakivubo stadium.

Courtesy of DStv, I will be one of the few Africans to watch the WWE starts again when they return to South Africaat the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on April 21."Following the overwhelming demand from our fans in South Africa, we are excited to return to Cape Town and Johannesburg, and bring WWE LIVE to Pretoria for the first time," said Stefan Kastenmüller, Senior Vice President & General Manager, WWE Africa, Europe & Emerging Markets.

"WWE fans in South Africa can look forward to spectacular, non-stop, family-friendly entertainment featuring their favourite WWE Superstars." The Southafrican quoted Kastenmüller.

According to the South African, some of the WWE stars expected include Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns, RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Asuka, RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro, Sheamus among others.

The world's premiere wrestling promotion last visited South African in 2013.Tickets to watch the event range from sh125, 000/- to sh520, 000/- for the VIPs.