On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Sonjay Dutt, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Retesh Bhalla was born in Washington, D.C. on April 7, 1982, and he is currently 42 years old.
He is currently a Manager, Producer and Coach, working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Sonjay Dutt.
Currently, he is a member of the team of Heat (with Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Karen Jarrett).
He is the Vice President of Production and Creative Coordination.
Sonjay Dutt was inducted in the CZW Hall of Fame in 2019.
Sonjay Dutt Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Retesh Bhalla
- Ring Names
- Sonjay Dutt ( September 1, 2000 - Present)
- Monster J ( February 8, 2005 - September 10, 2005)
- Born April 7, 1982 (age 42)
- Nationality United States
- Birth Place Washington, D.C.
- Billed From
- Mumbai, India
- Bollywood, India
- Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight
- 194 lbs (88 kg)
- Nicknames The Original Playa from the Himalaya; The Guru
- Notes He is the Vice President of Production and Creative Coordination.
Career History
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Roles
- Manager ( June 30, 2021 - Present)
- Producer ( June 30, 2021 - Present)
- Coach ( January 1, 2021 - Present)
- Producer ( April 20, 2017 - December 31, 2020)
- Commentator ( February 8, 2018 - September 9, 2018)
- Wrestler ( September 1, 2000 - December 28, 2017)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion AEW June 30, 2021 Present Promotion ROH April 1, 2022 April 6, 2023 Promotion WWE January 23, 2019 June 29, 2021 Promotion IMPACT April 20, 2017 January 23, 2019 Promotion INDY September 1, 2000 December 28, 2017 Promotion GFW May 13, 2015 November 25, 2016 Promotion TNA June 28, 2012 December 30, 2013 Promotion ROH May 8, 2009 January 9, 2010 Promotion TNA October 15, 2003 February 20, 2009 Promotion CZW June 21, 2008 December 13, 2008 Promotion NWA April 30, 2005 July 5, 2007 Promotion CZW July 13, 2002 September 9, 2006 Promotion HUSTLE February 8, 2005 September 10, 2005 Promotion ROH October 16, 2003 March 13, 2004 -
Images History
Apr 2022Jun 2012Sep 2000 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Face July 10, 2024 Present Heel May 15, 2024 July 9, 2024 Tweener March 6, 2024 May 14, 2024 Heel April 1, 2022 March 5, 2024 Face February 21, 2009 December 28, 2017 Heel June 8, 2008 February 20, 2009 Face September 1, 2000 June 7, 2008
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Finishers
- Hindusault - Moonsault Double Foot Stomp ( September 1, 2000 - December 28, 2017)
- Hindu Press - Corkscrew 450° Splash ( September 1, 2000 - December 28, 2017)
- Sonjay Cutter - Standing Sitout Shiranui ( September 1, 2000 - December 28, 2017)
- Running Shooting Star Press ( September 1, 2000 - December 28, 2017)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Guru" by Dale Oliver - Single ( June 7, 2007 - January 23, 2019)
- Theme Song "Beware of the Boys (Remix)" by Panjabi MC & Jay-Z - Single ( December 14, 2002 - July 10, 2010)
- Theme Song "Rock the Fight" by Asoka - Single ( May 8, 2009 - January 9, 2010)
- Theme Song "Addictive" by Truth Hurts - Single ( October 16, 2003 - March 13, 2004)
- Theme Song "Indian Flute" by Timbaland & Magoo feat. Raje Shwari & Sebastian - Single ( June 27, 2003 - November 22, 2003)
- Theme Song "Addictive (Remix)" by Truth Hurts feat. Rakim - Single ( July 13, 2002 - December 13, 2002)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- CZW Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Individual
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Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- 1 Impact Wrestling X Division Championship
- 1 TNA World X Cup (2006) (with Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley & Jay Lethal - Freebird Rule)
Combat Zone Wrestling
- 2 CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship
Global Force Wrestling
- 1 GFW NEX*GEN Championship
American Pro Wrestling Alliance
- 1 APWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
Atomic Wrestling Entertainment
- 1 AWE Cruiserweight Championship
Continental Wrestling Federation
- 1 CWF United States Championship
CyberSpace Wrestling Federation
- 1 CSWF Cruiser X Championship
- 2 CSWF Tag Team Championship (1 with Ruckus, 1 with Prince Nana)
Danger Zone Wrestling
- 1 DZW Tag Team Championship (with Sean Lei)
GeneraXion Lucha Libre
- 1 GLL Hatun Auqui Championship
Global Wrestling Alliance
- 1 GWA Tag Team Championship (with Sean Lei)
Ground Xero Wrestling
- 1 GXW Respect Championship
Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
- 1 IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship
KYDA Pro Wrestling
- 2 KYDA Pro Mid-Atlantic Championship
Major League Wrestling
- 1 MLW Junior Heavyweight Championship
NWA Impact
- 1 NWA Impact Junior Heavyweight Championship
Plymouth Championship Wrestling
- 1 PCW Heavyweight Championship
Primal Conflict Wrestling
- 1 PCW Tag Team Championship (with Dirty Money)
Pro Wrestling Zero1
- 1 Zero1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship
Renegade Wrestling Alliance
- 2 RWA Cruiserweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- CZW Hall of Fame induction (2019)
- TNA Global Impact Tournament Winner (2015 – with Drew Galloway, Magnus, The Great Muta, The Great Sanada, Tigre Uno, Khoya & Angelina Love)
- TNA NWA World Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tournament Winner (2006 - with Chris Sabin)
- CZW Best of the Best 4 Winner (2004)
- IWA East Coast Zero G Crown Winner (2006)
- MLW J-Cup USA Tournament Winner (2003)
- UWA Hardcore Wrestling Grand Prix Tournament Winner (2006)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Heat - Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh, Karen Jarrett ( April 13, 2022 - Present)
- The Weapons of Mass Destruction - Shawn Daivari ( August 7, 2010 - October 22, 2010)
- RDX - Abyss / Chris Parks, Jeff Jarrett, Nick Aldis / Magnus, Sanga, Scott Steiner ( December 19, 2011 - January 23, 2012)
- DNA - Azrieal ( April 18, 2009 - June 27, 2009)
- Pandora's Box - Adam Flash, B-Boy ( December 10, 2005 - July 8, 2006)
- The United Nations - Prince Nana , Dan Barry ( July 12, 2003 - June 26, 2004)
- Team NWA - Chris Sabin, Elix Skipper, Jerry Lynn ( February 11, 2004 - March 31, 2004)
- Managers
- Managed Wrestlers Jay Lethal