Benjamin Peacock’s wrestling career began in 1986, in Alabama, under the primal persona of The New Guinea Man Eater. Wrestling in the southern independent scene during the mid-1980s often meant colorful (sometimes wildly stereotypical) characters, and Peacock embraced the trope-heavy gimmick of a savage wild man.
By 1987, he captured his first and only recognized singles title—the Deep South Heavyweight Championship, defeating Ranger Ross. His reign was short, losing the belt two months later to Tommy Rich, but it gave him early credibility as a regional attraction. He also worked stints in Memphis for the Continental Wrestling Association, sharpening his in-ring persona.
World Class Championship Wrestling – Botswana Beast (1988–1990)
In 1988, Peacock made his way to Texas and debuted for World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) as the Botswana Beast. World Class, still riding off the fame of the Von Erich family, was a hotspot for wild characters and big personalities, and Peacock fit right in.
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Feuds: His most notable rivalries in WCCW included Kerry Von Erich, the franchise star of the promotion, and Terry Gordy of the Freebirds.
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Highlight: A brutal dog collar match with Gordy at the Cotton Bowl Extravaganza, which ended in a no contest but cemented Botswana Beast as a fearsome mid-card heel.
When WCCW folded around 1990, Peacock began looking abroad.
All Japan Pro Wrestling – Giant Kimala II (1990–2000)
Peacock took his talents to All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he adopted the gimmick of Giant Kimala (or Kimala #2)—a variation of the established Kamala character (James Harris).
In Japan, Peacock often teamed with the original Kamala, creating a monstrous tag attraction that Japanese crowds loved. He also frequently partnered with Abdullah the Butcher, one of the most infamous gaijin villains in Japanese wrestling history.
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From 1996 to 2000, Peacock often tagged with Jun Izumida, continuing his long AJPW run.
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His large size and brawling style made him a solid fit for All Japan’s undercard, even as stars like Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada, and Kenta Kobashi dominated the main event scene.
Puerto Rico – Atkie Malumba (1990–1994, 1998–2000)
While working in Japan, Peacock also became a regular in Puerto Rico’s World Wrestling Council (WWC), wrestling as Atkie Malumba.
Puerto Rico was notorious for its hard-hitting, violent style and rabid crowds, and Malumba thrived in that atmosphere. He worked in WWC during two different stints—1990 to 1994 and again 1998 to 2000.
World Championship Wrestling – The Mambo Warrior (1992)
In 1992, Peacock had a brief run in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the name Mambo Warrior.
This incarnation was short-lived and never broke through, as WCW was overloaded with larger-than-life gimmicks during the early ’90s. Still, the stint expanded his visibility in the United States beyond Texas and the territories.
Extreme Championship Wrestling – Uganda (1999)
Perhaps Peacock’s most memorable run in the U.S. came in 1999, when he appeared for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as Uganda.
In ECW, he faced off with names like:
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Vito LoGrasso
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Sabu
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Axl Rotten
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Spike Dudley
His biggest moment came when he challenged Rob Van Dam for the ECW World Television Championship. While he was unsuccessful, working against RVD at his peak put Peacock into one of the promotion’s most high-profile matches.
Later Career and Retirement (2000–2005)
After ECW, Peacock continued splitting his time between Puerto Rico and Japan, primarily working in tag-team and mid-card roles. He retired in 2005, closing out nearly 20 years in the business.
Legacy
Benjamin Peacock’s career was marked less by championships and more by versatility and longevity. Few wrestlers can say they performed under so many gimmicks—Botswana Beast, Giant Kimala, Atkie Malumba, Uganda, Mambo Warrior—and across such a diverse array of territories.
His career highlights include:
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A dog collar war with Terry Gordy in WCCW.
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A long run in All Japan Pro Wrestling as Giant Kimala alongside Abdullah the Butcher.
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Mixing it up with Rob Van Dam during ECW’s heyday.
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Nearly two decades of international wrestling across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Japan.
While never a household name, Peacock’s journeyman career made him a valuable piece of wrestling’s global puzzle—another reminder of the wild, nomadic world of professional wrestling before WWE’s total dominance.
