Sonjay Dutt: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

Profile Info

Gender Male

Real Name Retesh Bhalla

Ring Names

Sonjay Dutt ( September 1, 2000 - Present)
Monster J ( February 8, 2005 - September 10, 2005)

Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Weight

194 lbs (88 kg)

Born April 7, 1982 (age 40)

Birth Place Washington, D.C.

Billed From

Mumbai, India
Bollywood, India

Nicknames The Original Playa from the Himalaya; The Guru

Career History

Roles

Manager
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)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion AEW	June 30, 2021	Present
Promotion ROH	April 1, 2022	Present
Promotion WWE	January 23, 2019	June 29, 2021
Promotion TNA	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 ROH	October 16, 2003	March 13, 2004

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Heel	April 1, 2022	Present
Face	February 21, 2009	December 28, 2017
Heel	June 8, 2008	February 20, 2009
Face	July 13, 2002	June 7, 2008

Images

Jun 2012

Oct 2003

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)

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

Titles Won

Impact Wrestling / Global Force Wrestling

1 Impact X Division Championship

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

Other Accomplishments

CZW Hall of Fame induction (2019)
TNA World X Cup Winner (2006 - with Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin & Jay Lethal)
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)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh ( 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, Saurav Gurjar, 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)