Tor Kamata

Biography

Tor Kamata (born McRonald Kamaka, March 9, 1937 – July 23, 2007) was an American-Canadian professional wrestler best known for his work during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s as a classic wrestling heel. He competed in major promotions such as All Japan Pro Wrestling, the American Wrestling Association (AWA), and the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), capturing notable titles including the AWA World Tag Team Championship and the PWF World Heavyweight Championship. Renowned for his aggressive in-ring style and controversial tactics—such as throwing salt into opponents’ eyes—Kamata became a recogn…