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Sonjay Dutt

This article is about the professional wrestler. For the actor, seeSanjay Dutt.

Retesh Bhalla[1](born April 7, 1982)[1]is an Americanprofessional wrestlersigned toAll Elite Wrestling(AEW) as aproducerandmanager.He is best known for his time withTotal Nonstop Action / Impact Wrestlingunder thering nameSonjay Dutt.[3]He also worked forWWEas a producer from 2019 to 2021.

Sonjay Dutt
Dutt in July 2017
Birth nameRetesh Bhalla[1]
Born(1982-04-07)April 7, 1982(age 42)[1]
Washington, D.C.,U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Monster J[1]
Schwagg Dutt[2]
Sonjay Dutt[1]
Billed height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[1]
Billed weight186 lb (84 kg)[1]
Billed fromMumbai,India
Bollywood,India[1]
Trained byJimmy Z[1]
DebutSeptember 2000[1]

Dutt is known for his several stints inJeff Jarrett's promotionTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA), later renamed Impact Wrestling, where he started in 2003. Dutt competed in the X-Division for several years, winning theImpact X Division Championshipin 2017. He also competed for Jarrett'sGlobal Force Wrestling,where he was a formerGFW NEX*GEN Champion.Dutt also wrestled for the independent promotion Combat Zone Wrestling during his early years, where he captured the CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship and won the Best of the Best tournament in 2004. Due to his contributions, he was inducted into the CZW Hall of Fame in 2019. His ring name is modeled after that of famousBollywoodactorSanjay Dutt.[4]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2000–2004)

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Dutt's parents moved from India to the United States before he was born, though most of his extended family still lives inNew Delhi.He later worked for KYDA Pro wrestling for the first two years of his professional career.[5]

Dutt got his first break wrestling inMajor League Wrestling(MLW) in 2003 where he debuted the Dragon Rana onJimmy Yangat the promotion's August 3 event,Summer Apocalypse.Dutt would go on to win an international tournament, hosted by MLW in September 2003 to win the company'sJunior Heavyweight Championship,defeatingTony Mamaluke,Eddie Colón,andChristopher Daniels.[1]In an early 2004 MLW Junior Heavyweight Title match Dutt pinnedJack Evansto retain the title atMLW Reloaded.[1]

NWA Total Nonstop Action (2003–2009)

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Dutt made his debut forNWA Total Nonstop Action(TNA) on October 15, 2003, when he teamed withEric Youngto defeat Jerrelle Clark and El Fuego in a tag team match.[1]He began working regularly for the promotion the following year.[1]In May 2004, Dutt began a Best of Three Series withAmazing Redto determine the number one contender to theTNA X Division Championship,which Red won.[1]Throughout the summer of 2004 Dutt participated in the America's X-Cup as a part ofTeam USAalong withJerry Lynn,Chris Sabin, andElix SkipperagainstTeam AAA(Héctor Garza,Mr. Águila,Juventud Guerrera,andAbismo Negro).[1]After several months, Dutt became the onscreen protégé ofSabu,withRavenusing him to vicariously assault Sabu. In addition, Dutt acted as a mouthpiece for the perpetually mute Sabu.[1]Thisanglewas postponed and then dropped after Sabu was sidelined with various health problems, and in the interim Dutt made appearances withWorld Wrestling Entertainment,provoking rumors of an imminent contract offer.

Dutt's presence in TNA was reduced in late-2004 and early-2005 during the tenure ofDusty Rhodesasbooker,but his role within the promotion was once again expanded after Rhodes resigned. Dutt won a four-wayX Divisionmatch atNo Surrenderon July 17, 2005, to qualify for the2005 Super X Cup.[6]He lost toSamoa Joe,however, in the first round of the tournament.

In September 2005, Dutt,Shark Boy,andSimon Diamondspent two weeks in India, where they visited several cities,promotingthe debut ofImpact!onESPN Star Sports.[1]On September 28 inBhopal,ariotbroke out when 1000 fans were excluded from an event after attendance exceeded expectations. None of the three TNA wrestlers were injured.

AtBound for Gloryon October 23, Dutt defeatedAustin Aries,Roderick Strong,and Alex Shelley in a four way X Division match on the pre-show.[7]In 2006, Dutt earned a spot on Team USA in the2006 World X Cup.[8]

Dutt in 2006

Throughout late 2006 and early 2007, Dutt was involved in thePaparazzi Championship Series,led byKevin Nash,who insinuated throughout the PCS Challenge that Dutt was taking steroids, as a running joke, which would usually lead to the hotheaded Dutt comically losing his temper. Although he did not win the series, it put himoverwith the fans. After PCS ended, Nash took Dutt and his newfound tag team partnerJay Lethalunder his wing and promised to give them an extreme makeover. After Lethal got a new character mimicking the "Macho Man"Randy Savage,Nash attempted to get Dutt a new character as well. All of these attempts were Kevin Nash's pastgimmicks,including Oz, Vinnie Vegas, and Diesel, all of which Dutt despised.

On the April 26 episode ofImpact!,Dutt and Lethal won a shot at theX Division Championshipheld by Chris Sabin atSacrifice.Dutt was unhappy at Lethal getting the pinfall, however, Dutt and Lethal started fighting with each other. Kevin Nash came out and separated the two, but Dutt kicked him and left the ring.[9]On a later episode ofImpact!,Dutt apologized to Nash and claimed "it was the heat of the moment". Nash forgave Dutt but warned him not to do it again.[10]

On June 7, Dutt introduced a new gimmick reminiscent of aNew Ageguruin which he called himself "The Guru" Sonjay Dutt. As part of the gimmick, he began dressing all in white, and apologized to Nash and Lethal for his behavior.[11]AtVictory Road,Dutt competed in the 10 manUltimate X matchin an attempt to become the number one contender for the X Division Championship, but was eliminated in the Gauntlet portion of the match.[12]

Dutt and Lethal began to have some problems when Dutt began showing interest in Lethal's on-screen girlfriendSoCal Val.Dutt participated in theXscape matchatLockdownwhere he was the first participant eliminated.[13]AtSlammiversary,Dutt ruined Lethal and SoCal Val's wedding, when he begged Val to marry him instead. Dutt attacked Lethal, and began a villainousturn,which led to Dutt and Lethal facing off in matches atVictory RoadandHard Justice,splitting the victories.[14][15][16]AtNo Surrender,Val turned on Lethal and assisted Dutt in winning a "Ladder of Love"ladder match.[17]On February 20, 2009, Dutt left TNA after his contract expired due to he and TNA management being unable to come to terms on a new deal.

Independent circuit (2009–2019)

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Dutt in January 2011

Since making his TNA debut, he has worked for independentpromotionssuch asRing of Honor,UWA,Combat Zone Wrestling,MXW Pro Wrestling, VCW and NWA Virginia and has toured Japan withPro Wrestling Zero1.[1]He also has wrestled forHUSTLEin Japan as a member of the stableTakada Monster Armyunder the ring name "Monster J".[18]On July 28, 2006, Dutt lost toÚltimo Dragónin UWA. In November 2006, Sonjay returned to UWA and won the 2006 Grand Prix Tournament Championship.

On May 9, 2008, Dutt was announced as the eighth and final participant in theChikara2008 Rey de Voladores tournament, having previously competed in the2007 King of TriosalongsideThe Motor City Machine Guns(Alex ShelleyandChris Sabin) as Team TNA. On June 21, 2008, he appeared at a Combat Zone Wrestling show, where he was defeated by Pinkie Sanchez. He appeared on the July 12, 2008 show to team withChuck Taylorin a losing effort against Pinkie Sanchez andRuckus.On September 19, 2008, he teamed up with Shelley and Sabin to challengeÚltimo Guerrero,Atlantis,andNegro Casasfor theCMLL World Trios Championshipat the company's75th Anniversary Show,but were unable to defeat the reigning champions.[19]

After leaving TNA, Dutt returned to Japan to compete for Pro Wrestling Zero1, after a four-year hiatus, and on March 15, 2009, defeatedIkuto Hidakato win theZero1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship.[20]Dutt vacated the title on November 29, 2009, for the Tenka-Ichi 2009 tournament. He attempted to regain the title, but was eliminated from the tournament in the semifinals byPrince Devitt.[21]

Dutt made hisPro Wrestling Guerrilladebut on April 11, 2009, atNinety-Nine,where he defeated Roderick Strong in a singles match.[22]The following day atOne Hundred,the promotion's 100th show, he was defeated byEl Generico.[23]Since leaving TNA, Dutt has also begun making appearances for Ring of Honor.[24]He made his return to the company on May 8, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts, wrestling in a 3-way dance withEddie EdwardsandBryan Danielson,who ended up winning the match.[25]On August 31 Dutt made hisRing of Honor Wrestlingdebut in a losing effort againstDelirious,with whom he would feud for the rest of the year.[26]

After an eleven-month break from Ring of Honor, Dutt returned to the promotion on December 17, 2010, replacing an injuredKenny Omegaand facingROH World ChampionRoderick Strong in a losing effort in a non–title match.[27]At the following day'sFinal Battle 2010pay-per-viewDutt again replaced Omega and faced Eddie Edwards in another losing effort.[28]

Dutt in November 2015

In 2011, it was revealed that Dutt would take part in a new hiphop/pro wrestling collaboration, the Urban Wrestling Federation, with taping of the first event "First Blood" taking place on June 3.[29]On June 19 Dutt, working under the ring name Schwagg Dutt, was announced as being a part of the roster of All Wheels Wrestling.[2]At the pilot tapings on June 29, Dutt was first defeated in a five-minuteIron Man matchbyAaron Aguilera,before defeating him,Dubaiand RPM (Jay Lethal) in an Ultimate X match.[30]In December 2011, Dutt took part in TNA's India project,Ring Ka King.[31] On July 27, 2013, Dutt was defeated byJay Lethalin the first round for the vacantROH World Championship.[32]On November 9, 2013, Dutt defeated Ben Ortiz at House of Hardcore 3. Sonjay, along withZema Ionappeared on Singapore Pro Wrestling's Collision on January 11, 2014. He facedRussianwrestler Serg White. On March 12, 2014, Sonjay dutt was defeated byEl LigeroIn a Revolution Pro event. On May 5, 2014, At Continental Wrestling Federation Dutt defeatedJohn Morrisonto Capture the CWF United States Championship.[33]Dutt defeatedEita KobayashiIn a Wrestling City Asia event.[34]

On October 12, 2016, Dutt competed in a four-way match against Fenix el Rey,Jonathan Gresham,and Jeff Cobb at a Lucha Ilimitado card in Yakima, Washington with Fenix winning (to be crowned the first Corazon de Oro champion).

On March 4, 2017, at ROH Manhattan Mayhem 2017 Dutt was unsuccessful at winning theROH World Television ChampionshipagainstMarty Scurll.

Return to TNA (2012–2013)

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On June 28, 2012, Dutt returned to TNA, defeatingRubixto qualify for atournament for the TNA X Division Championship.[35]On July 8 atDestination X,Dutt defeatedRashad Cameronto qualify for the finals of the tournament.[36]Later that same event, Dutt was defeated byZema Ionin the final Ultimate X match, which also includedKenny KingandMason Andrews.[36]During the match, Dutt legitimately separated his shoulder and had to leave the match momentarily to get it popped back into place.[37]Dutt returned on the July 26 episode ofImpact Wrestlingas one of four men vying for a shot at the X Division Championship, however,TNA World Heavyweight ChampionAustin Aries opted not to grant him the shot due to his injured shoulder, instead naming Kenny King the number one contender.[38]Dutt returned to TNA during the August 31 and September 1house shows,working against Zema Ion.[39][40]On September 5, Dutt was named the number one contender to Ion's X Division Championship atNo Surrender.[41]Four days later, Dutt was defeated in his pay-per-view title match.[42]On the September 13 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Dutt again unsuccessfully challenged Ion for the X Division Championship.[43]On January 12, 2013, Dutt returned to TNA to take part in TNAX-Travaganza,teaming withPetey Williamsin a tag team match, where they were defeated by Christopher Daniels andKazarian.[44]Dutt returned toImpact Wrestlingon March 21, unsuccessfully challenging Kenny King for the X Division Championship in a three-way match, also involving Zema Ion.[45]On July 18, Dutt won a 3-way match against Homicide and Petey Williams to get a shot at the X-Division Title on July 25. On July 25, Dutt was defeated byManikin theUltimate Xfor theTNA X Division Championship,which also includedGreg Marasciulo.On August 21, Dutt returned toImpact Wrestlingwhere he wrestled againstTNA X Division ChampionManik in a losing effort. On December 30, 2013, Dutt was part of TNA#Old Schoolwrestled againstChris SabinandAustin Ariesin a three-way dance, where Aries emerged victorious.[46]

Global Force Wrestling (2015-2016)

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On May 13, 2015,Global Force Wrestling(GFW) announced Dutt as part of their roster.[47]On June 12, 2015, Dutt made his GFW debut defeating Jamin Olivencia during a GFW Grand Slam Tour event inJackson, Tennessee,which was the promotions inaugural event.[48][49]The following night, Dutt teamed withChase Owensdefeating the team ofJason Kincaidand Jamin Olivencia.[50]

On July 10, 2015, during aGFW Grand Slam Tourevent inErie, Pennsylvania,Dutt teamed withMoosedefeating Olivencia andJon Bolen.[51]On July 24, 2015, during the first ever TV Tapings forGFW Amped,Dutt was defeated byJigsawin the first round of the GFW NEX*GEN Championship tournament.[52]On November 27, 2015, Dutt defeatedP. J. Blackfor the GFW NEX*GEN Championship.[53]

Dutt retained in his first international title defense on March 2, 2016, retaining overMarty ScurllinExeter, UK.[54]On May 13, 2016, Dutt defeatedDJ ZandLio Rushin a triple threat match at a GFW/MCWjoint event to retain the GFW NEX*GEN Championship.[55]On November 25, 2016, Dutt lost the GFW NEX*GEN Championship toCody Rhodes.[56]

Second return to Impact Wrestling (2017–2019)

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In April 2017, it was announced that Dutt would be working as a producer for TNA, nowImpact Wrestling.[57][58]On the April 20 episode ofImpact,Dutt surprised everyone by making his in-ring return in a six-way X Division title match. However, during the match he sustained a serious eye injury which effectively ruled him out of the contest. After its conclusion Dutt was treated backstage by the Impact Wrestling medical team. At theImpact Wrestlingtaping in Mumbai, India, on May 30, 2017, Dutt challenged and defeated then X Division Champion Low-Ki to win his first ever Impact Wrestling championship. After his victory he was emotional and celebrated with fellow wrestlers includingMahabali Shera,Eddie Edwards,Swoggle,Braxton SutterandMatt Sydal,and also celebrated with the fans in the audience including Mohin Khan.[59]AtSlammiversary XVhe retained his X Division Championship againstLow Kiin a two out of three falls match.[60]AtDestination X,he defeatedTrevor Leein a Ladder Match to retain X Division Championship. On the September 14 episode ofImpact,Dutt lost the title to Lee, ending his reign at 81 days. AtBound for Glory,Dutt competed in a Six-way match for the Impact X Division Championship which was won by Trevor Lee. on the November 9 episode of Impact, Dutt lost to Matt Sydal. On the November 16 episode of Impact, Dutt,Dezmond XavierandGarza Jr.defeated Andrew Everett,Taiji Ishimoriand Trevor Lee. On the January 11, 2018 episode of Impact, Dutt, Dezmond Xavier and Garza Jr. defeatedCaleb Konley,Hakim Zane and Trevor Lee.

On January 6, 2018, Dutt announced he would undergo surgery to fix a torn right Achilles. On the February 8, 2018, episode ofImpact Wrestling,Dutt returned as he andJosh Mathewsbecame the new commentary team and remained on commentary until April 19, 2018. On January 23, 2019, it was reported that Dutt had been granted his release from Impact Wrestling.[61]

WWE (2019–2021)

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On January 23, 2019, Dutt signed with WWE as aproducer.[62]On June 29, 2021, it was reported that Dutt had departed from WWE.[63]

All Elite Wrestling (2021–present)

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Dutt [center] alongside Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh

On June 30, 2021, it was reported that Dutt had signed with AEW as a producer.[64]However, he later would also become a wrestling manager. On April 6, 2022, episode ofAEW Dynamite,which took place five days after Dutt reunited withJay Lethalat Ring of Honor'sSupercard of Honor XV,Dutt would make his debut on AEW television, where he and Lethal appeared on-screen and promisedSamoa Joea present.[65]The next week,Satnam Singhwould attack Joe and align with Dutt and Lethal.[66]

Ring of Honor (2021)

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On April 1, 2022, Dutt appeared atRing of Honor'sSupercard of Honor XV,where he restrained Jay Lethal after Lethal attacked Matt Sydal.[67]Dutt would turn heel later in the night, aligning with Lethal, and would afterwards begin a feud withSamoa Joeafter Joe won theROH Television Championship.[66]

Other media

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Dutt was featured in the 2004 video gameBackyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhoodand the 2008 video gameTNA Impact!.He also did some of the motion capturing forSaints Row: The ThirdandWWE 2K18.

Championships and accomplishments

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1During Dutt's Reign as champion the title was renamed the GFW X Division Championship.

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