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 AEW, under the ring name of Sonjay Dutt.
Currently, he is a member of the team of The Lethal Connection (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.
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.
United StatesCareer History
- 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)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWJune 30, 2021 Present Promotion ROHApril 1, 2022 April 6, 2023 Promotion WWEJanuary 23, 2019 June 29, 2021 Promotion IMPACTApril 20, 2017 January 23, 2019 Promotion INDY September 1, 2000 December 28, 2017 Promotion GFWMay 13, 2015 November 25, 2016 Promotion TNAJune 28, 2012 December 30, 2013 Promotion ROHMay 8, 2009 January 9, 2010 Promotion TNAOctober 15, 2003 February 20, 2009 Promotion CZWJune 21, 2008 December 13, 2008 Promotion NWAApril 30, 2005 July 5, 2007 Promotion CZWJuly 13, 2002 September 9, 2006 Promotion HUSTLEFebruary 8, 2005 September 10, 2005 Promotion ROHOctober 16, 2003 March 13, 2004 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Tweener March 6, 2024 Present 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 - Images History
Apr 2022Jun 2012Sep 2000
AEW
ROH
WWE
IMPACT
GFW
TNA
ROH
TNA
CZW
NWA
HUSTLE
- 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
- Halls of Fame
- CZW Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Individual
- 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
- The Lethal Connection - Jay Lethal, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, 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, 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 Kevin Nash / Diesel, SoCal Val
- Wrestlers managed Jay Lethal
