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{{short description|American professional wrestler (born 1982)}}
{{About|the professional wrestler|the actor|Sanjay Dutt}}
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|name        = Sonjay Dutt
|image       = Sonjay Dutt Slammiversary 2017.jpg
|caption     = Dutt in 2017
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|birthname  =  Retesh Bhalla<ref name="OWOW"/>
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|weight      = 186 lb<ref name="OWOW"/>
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|death_date  =
|birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.<ref name="OWOW"/>
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|billed      = [[Mumbai]], India<br />[[Bollywood]], India<ref name="OWOW"/>
|trainer     = Jimmy Z<ref name="OWOW"/>
|debut       = September 2000<ref name="OWOW"/>
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'''Retesh Bhalla'''<ref name="OWOW"/> (born April 7, 1982)<ref name="OWOW"/> is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) as a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#agent|producer]] and [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#manager|manager]]. He is best known for his time with [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action{{\}}Impact Wrestling]] under the [[ring name]] '''Sonjay Dutt'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/jeff-jarrett-officially-gone-impact-wrestling-245066|title=Jeff Jarrett officially gone from Impact Wrestling|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=October 23, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404003347/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/jeff-jarrett-officially-gone-impact-wrestling-245066|url-status=live}}</ref> He also worked for [[WWE]] as a producer from 2019 to 2021.

Dutt is known for his several stints in [[Jeff Jarrett]]'s promotion [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), later renamed Impact Wrestling, where he started in 2003. Dutt competed in the X-Division for several years, winning the [[Impact X Division Championship]] in 2017. He also competed for Jarrett's [[Global Force Wrestling]], where he was a former [[Global Force Wrestling#GFW NEX*GEN Championship|GFW 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 famous [[Bollywood]] actor [[Sanjay Dutt]].<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/898/898783p1.html|title=Sonjay Dutt Confirmed For TNA Impact|date=August 14, 2008|last=Barnwell|first=Bill|access-date=April 20, 2009|publisher=IGN|archive-date=January 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106124825/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/898/898783p1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==

===Early career (2000–2004)===
Dutt's parents moved from India to the United States before he was born, though most of his extended family still lives in [[New Delhi]]. He later worked for KYDA Pro wrestling for the first two years of his professional career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kyda.com/v2007/dynpage.php?page_id=4|title=KYDA Pro Training&nbsp;— Wrestlers|access-date=April 20, 2009|publisher=KYDA Pro Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311014347/http://kyda.com/v2007/dynpage.php?page_id=4|archive-date=March 11, 2009}}</ref> He is of [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] descent.<ref>{{Cite web |title=411MANIA |url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-on-relationship-tony-khan-expanded-role-aew/ |access-date=2025-07-12 |website=Sonjay Dutt Discusses His Relationship With Tony Khan, Expanded Role In AEW |language=en-US}}</ref>

Dutt got his first break wrestling in [[Major League Wrestling]] (MLW) in 2003 where he debuted the Dragon Rana on [[James Yun|Jimmy Yang]] at 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's [[MLW World Junior Heavyweight Championship|Junior Heavyweight Championship]], defeating [[Tony Mamaluke]], [[Eddie Colón]], and [[Christopher Daniels]].<ref name="OWOW"/> In an early 2004 MLW Junior Heavyweight Title match Dutt pinned [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]] to retain the title at ''MLW Reloaded''.<ref name="OWOW"/>

===NWA Total Nonstop Action (2003–2009)===
Dutt made his debut for [[Impact Wrestling|NWA Total Nonstop Action]] (TNA) on October 15, 2003, when he teamed with [[Eric Young (wrestler)|Eric Young]] to defeat Jerrelle Clark and El Fuego in a tag team match.<ref name="OWOW"/> He began working regularly for the promotion the following year.<ref name="OWOW"/> In May 2004, Dutt began a Best of Three Series with [[Amazing Red]] to determine the number one contender to the [[Impact X Division Championship|TNA X Division Championship]], which Red won.<ref name="OWOW"/> Throughout the summer of 2004 Dutt participated in the America's X-Cup as a part of [[Team USA (professional wrestling)|Team USA]] along with [[Jerry Lynn]], Chris Sabin, and [[Elix Skipper]] against [[Team Mexico|Team AAA]] ([[Héctor Garza]], [[Mr. Águila]], [[Juventud Guerrera]], and [[Abismo Negro]]).<ref name="OWOW"/> After several months, Dutt became the onscreen protégé of [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]], with [[Raven (wrestler)|Raven]] using him to vicariously assault Sabu. In addition, Dutt acted as a mouthpiece for the perpetually mute Sabu.<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profile/sonjay-dutt/|title=Sonjay Dutt profile|access-date=April 20, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=January 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116231901/https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profile/sonjay-dutt/|url-status=live}}</ref> This [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Angle|angle]] was postponed and then dropped after Sabu was sidelined with various health problems, and in the interim Dutt made appearances with [[WWE|World 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 of [[Dusty Rhodes]] as [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Book|booker]], but his role within the promotion was once again expanded after Rhodes resigned. Dutt won a four-way [[X Division]] match at [[No Surrender (2005)|No Surrender]] on July 17, 2005, to qualify for the [[TNA 2005 Super X Cup Tournament|2005 Super X Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2005/07/19/no-surrender-a-success/|title=No Surrender a success|date=July 19, 2005|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024144341/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2005/07/19/no-surrender-a-success/|url-status=live}}</ref> He lost to [[Samoa Joe]], however, in the first round of the tournament.

In September 2005, Dutt, [[Shark Boy]], and [[Simon Diamond]] spent two weeks in India, where they visited several cities, [[Promotion (marketing)|promoting]] the debut of ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'' on [[ESPN Star Sports]].<ref name="OWOW"/> On September 28 in [[Bhopal]], a [[riot]] broke out when 1000 fans were excluded from an event after attendance exceeded expectations. None of the three TNA wrestlers were injured.{{cn|date=April 2025}}

At [[Bound for Glory (2005)|Bound for Glory]] on October 23, Dutt defeated [[Austin Aries]], [[Roderick Strong]], and Alex Shelley in a four way X Division match on the pre-show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2005/10/24/rhino-upsets-jarrett-at-bound-for-glory/|title=Rhino upsets Jarrett at Bound for Glory|date=October 24, 2005|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117032313/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2005/10/24/rhino-upsets-jarrett-at-bound-for-glory/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2006, Dutt earned a spot on Team USA in the [[TNA 2006 World X Cup Tournament|2006 World X Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2006/05/15/tna-makes-good-on-sacrifice-ppv/|title=TNA makes good on Sacrifice PPV|date=May 15, 2006|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=October 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023131401/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2006/05/15/tna-makes-good-on-sacrifice-ppv/|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Sonjay Dutt.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Dutt in 2006]]
Throughout late 2006 and early 2007, Dutt was involved in the [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling tournaments#Paparazzi Championship Series|Paparazzi Championship Series]], led by [[Kevin 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 him [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Over|over]] with the fans. After PCS ended, Nash took Dutt and his newfound tag team partner [[Jay Lethal]] under 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 past [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Gimmick|gimmicks]], including Oz, Vinnie Vegas, and Diesel, all of which Dutt despised.

On the April 26 episode of ''Impact!'', Dutt and Lethal won a shot at the [[Impact X Division Championship|X Division Championship]] held by Chris Sabin at [[Sacrifice (2007)|Sacrifice]]. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/04/26/4133463.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717103946/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/04/26/4133463.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Impact: Nothing can stop Angle|date=April 26, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On a later episode of ''Impact!'', Dutt apologized to Nash and claimed "it was the heat of the moment". Nash forgave Dutt but warned him not to do it again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/17/4189396.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629205837/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/17/4189396.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Impact: Making sense of the title situation|date=May 17, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref>

On June 7, Dutt introduced a new gimmick reminiscent of a [[New Age]] [[guru]] in 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/08/4244844.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713171445/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/08/4244844.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Impact: Harris & Storm miss the Mountain|date=June 8, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[Victory Road (2007)|Victory Road]], Dutt competed in the 10 man [[Ultimate X match]] in an attempt to become the number one contender for the X Division Championship, but was eliminated in the Gauntlet portion of the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2007/07/16/victory-road-full-of-surprises/|title=Victory Road full of surprises|date=July 16, 2007|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=December 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201060858/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2007/07/16/victory-road-full-of-surprises/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Dutt and Lethal began to have some problems when Dutt began showing interest in Lethal's on-screen girlfriend [[SoCal Val]]. Dutt participated in the [[Professional wrestling match types#Xscape match|Xscape match]] at [[Lockdown (2008)|Lockdown]] where he was the first participant eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/04/13/tna-lockdown-joe-captures-gold/|title=TNA Lockdown: Joe captures gold|date=April 13, 2008|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=December 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209023056/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/04/13/tna-lockdown-joe-captures-gold/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Slammiversary (2008)|Slammiversary]], Dutt ruined Lethal and SoCal Val's wedding, when he begged Val to marry him instead. Dutt attacked Lethal, and began a villainous [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Turn|turn]], which led to Dutt and Lethal facing off in matches at [[Victory Road (2008)|Victory Road]] and [[Hard Justice (2008)|Hard Justice]], splitting the victories.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/06/08/slammiversary-no-gimmicks-needed-for-thumbs-up-ppv/|title=Slammiversary: No gimmicks needed for thumbs up PPV|date=June 8, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=August 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827103047/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/06/08/slammiversary-no-gimmicks-needed-for-thumbs-up-ppv/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/07/13/main-event-mars-victory-road/|title=Main event mars Victory Road|date=July 13, 2008|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=March 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301015236/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/07/13/main-event-mars-victory-road/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/08/11/hard-justice-delivers-action-and-teases/|title=Hard Justice delivers action and teases|date=August 11, 2008|last=Pollock|first=John|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228105638/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2008/08/11/hard-justice-delivers-action-and-teases/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[No Surrender (2008)|No Surrender]], Val turned on Lethal and assisted Dutt in winning a "Ladder of Love" [[ladder match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2011/04/11/no-surrender-a-bore/|title=No Surrender a bore|date=September 14, 2008|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=April 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419051239/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/14/6765681.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 20, 2009, Dutt left TNA after his contract expired due to him and TNA management being unable to come to terms on a new deal.

===Independent circuit (2009–2019)===
[[File:Sonjay Dutt 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Dutt in January 2011]]
Since making his TNA debut, he has worked for independent [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]] such as [[Ring of Honor]], UWA, [[Combat Zone Wrestling]], MXW Pro Wrestling, VCW and NWA Virginia and has toured Japan with [[Pro Wrestling Zero1]].<ref name="OWOW" /> He also has wrestled for [[Hustle (professional wrestling)|HUSTLE]] in Japan as a member of the stable [[Nobuhiko Takada|Takada Monster Army]] under the ring name "Monster J".<ref>[http://www.hustlehustle.com/free/fighters/?id=1107858325 Hustlers - J amongst J, The Monster J] Hustle official {{in lang|ja}}</ref> On July 28, 2006, Dutt lost to [[Último Dragón]] in 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 the [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] 2008 Rey de Voladores tournament, having previously competed in the [[King of Trios#2007|2007 King of Trios]] alongside [[The Motor City Machine Guns]] ([[Alex Shelley]] and [[Chris 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 with [[Chuck Taylor (wrestler)|Chuck Taylor]] in a losing effort against Pinkie Sanchez and [[Ruckus (wrestler)|Ruckus]]. On September 19, 2008, he teamed up with Shelley and Sabin to challenge [[Último Guerrero]], [[Atlantis (wrestler)|Atlantis]], and [[Negro Casas]] for the [[CMLL World Trios Championship]] at the company's [[CMLL 75th Anniversary Show|75th Anniversary Show]], but were unable to defeat the reigning champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/anniversary75.html#75|title=CMLL 75th Anniversary Show|access-date=December 19, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling History|archive-date=October 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014054603/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/mexico/emll/anniversary75.html#75|url-status=live}}</ref>

After leaving TNA, Dutt returned to Japan to compete for Pro Wrestling Zero1, after a four-year hiatus, and on March 15, 2009, defeated [[Ikuto Hidaka]] to win the [[Zero1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zerooneusa.com/news84.php|title=ZERO1 Wins NWA Intercontinental Tag Titles back! Jr. Heavyweight Title Lost to WPF!|date=March 15, 2009|access-date=September 15, 2010|work=ZeroOneUSA|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907084821/http://www.zerooneusa.com/news84.php|archive-date=September 7, 2009}}</ref> 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 by [[Fergal Devitt|Prince Devitt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zerooneusa.com/news98.php|title=Hidaka Wins Tenka-Ichi 2009! Wishes for Tag Match with WWE's Funaki!|date=November 30, 2009|access-date=September 15, 2010|work=ZeroOneUSA|archive-date=July 23, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723083945/http://www.zerooneusa.com/news98.php|url-status=live}}</ref>

Dutt made his [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] debut on April 11, 2009, at ''Ninety-Nine'', where he defeated Roderick Strong in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0099.html|title=Ninety-Nine|access-date=March 7, 2010|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=September 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927233212/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0099.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day at ''One Hundred'', the promotion's 100th show, he was defeated by [[El Generico]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0100.html|title=One Hundred|access-date=March 7, 2010|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-date=September 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927234826/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2009/show0100.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Since leaving TNA, Dutt has also begun making appearances for Ring of Honor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1238488477.php?style=dark|title=Former TNA star heading to ROH|date=March 31, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=April 20, 2009|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=April 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090405075029/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1238488477.php?style=dark|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his return to the company on May 8, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts, wrestling in a 3-way dance with [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]] and [[Bryan Danielson]], who ended up winning the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1241899584.php|title=5/8 ROH Results: Boston, MA|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 9, 2009|access-date=March 7, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On August 31 Dutt made his ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]'' debut in a losing effort against [[Delirious (wrestler)|Delirious]], with whom he would feud for the rest of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251838315.php|title=ROH on HDNet Results - 8/31/09|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=September 1, 2009|access-date=March 7, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=September 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908082231/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251838315.php|url-status=live}}</ref>

After an eleven-month break from Ring of Honor, Dutt returned to the promotion on December 17, 2010, replacing an injured [[Kenny Omega]] and facing [[ROH World Championship|ROH World Champion]] Roderick Strong in a losing effort in a non–title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/166830/ROH-Results-12.17.10-%E2%80%93-Plymouth,-Massachusetts.htm|title=ROH Results 12.17.10&nbsp;– Plymouth, Massachusetts|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=December 18, 2010|work=411Mania|access-date=December 18, 2010|archive-date=October 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006005152/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/166830/ROH-Results-12.17.10-%E2%80%93-Plymouth,-Massachusetts.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> At the following day's [[Final Battle 2010]] [[pay-per-view]] Dutt again replaced Omega and faced Eddie Edwards in another losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46163.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 12/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of "Final Battle 2010" - Strong vs. Richards, Generico vs. Steen|date=December 18, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212738/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_46163.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Sonjay Dutt 2015.jpg|left|thumb|upright|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vip.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1304727945|title=UWF roster update and hip hop stars involved|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=May 6, 2011|access-date=May 13, 2011|work=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901151603/http://vip.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1304727945|archive-date=September 1, 2011}}</ref> On June 19 Dutt, working under the ring name Schwagg Dutt, was announced as being a part of the roster of All Wheels Wrestling.<ref name=AWW>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/21116-stars-named-for-wrestling-show-pilot|title=Stars named for wrestling show pilot|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=June 24, 2011|access-date=June 25, 2011|work=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=June 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627051626/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/21116-stars-named-for-wrestling-show-pilot|url-status=live}}</ref> At the pilot tapings on June 29, Dutt was first defeated in a five-minute [[Iron Man match]] by [[Aaron Aguilera]], before defeating him, [[Shawn Daivari|Dubai]] and RPM (Jay Lethal) in an Ultimate X match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1309443882|title=Spoilers: All Wheels Wrestling pilot TV tapings|first=Adam|last=Martin|date=June 30, 2011|access-date=June 30, 2011|work=WrestleView|archive-date=July 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712031542/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1309443882|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2011, Dutt took part in TNA's India project, [[Ring Ka King]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323795229|title=Names confirmed for TNA's India TV project|date=December 13, 2011|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 20, 2011|work=WrestleView|archive-date=January 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103172526/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1323795229|url-status=live}}</ref>
On July 27, 2013, Dutt was defeated by [[Jay Lethal]] in the first round for the vacant [[ROH World Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_72302.shtml|title=ROH News: New ROH tag champions, Results from Night 1 of ROH Title tournament|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 28, 2013|access-date=July 28, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=August 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817185011/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_72302.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 9, 2013, Dutt defeated Ben Ortiz at House of Hardcore 3. Sonjay, along with [[Zema Ion]] appeared on Singapore Pro Wrestling's Collision on January 11, 2014. He faced [[Russia]]n wrestler Serg White. On March 12, 2014, Sonjay dutt was defeated by [[El Ligero]] In a Revolution Pro event. On May 5, 2014, At Continental Wrestling Federation Dutt defeated [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]] to Capture the CWF United States Championship.<ref>"CWF United States Championship history".</ref> Dutt defeated [[Eita Kobayashi]] In a Wrestling City Asia event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD3EpJBvm7A&app |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/nD3EpJBvm7A |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live|title=WrestlingCity.asia: Sonjay Dutt vs Eita|last=SPW|date=September 24, 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

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 the [[ROH World Television Championship]] against [[Marty Scurll]].

===Return to TNA (2012–2013)===
On June 28, 2012, Dutt returned to TNA, defeating [[Jigsaw (wrestler)|Rubix]] to qualify for a [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling tournaments#TNA X Division Championship Tournament (2012)|tournament for the TNA X Division Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_62763.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 6/28: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact&nbsp;— BFG Series, Tag Title main event|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 28, 2012|access-date=June 28, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194038/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_62763.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 8 at [[Destination X (2012)|Destination X]], Dutt defeated [[Sabian (wrestler)|Rashad Cameron]] to qualify for the finals of the tournament.<ref name=DX2012>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_63123.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Destination X PPV results 7/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV&nbsp;— Roode vs. Aries, new X Division champion, Angle vs. Joe|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 8, 2012|access-date=July 8, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204215/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_63123.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that same event, Dutt was defeated by [[Zema Ion]] in the final Ultimate X match, which also included [[Kenny King (wrestler)|Kenny King]] and [[Scorpio Sky|Mason Andrews]].<ref name=DX2012/> During the match, Dutt legitimately separated his shoulder and had to leave the match momentarily to get it popped back into place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63138.shtml|title=X Division injury at Dest. X PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 8, 2012|access-date=July 9, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Dutt returned on the July 26 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' as one of four men vying for a shot at the X Division Championship, however, [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship|TNA World Heavyweight Champion]] Austin Aries opted not to grant him the shot due to his injured shoulder, instead naming Kenny King the number one contender.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63729.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 7/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact&nbsp;— BFG Series matches, interim GM|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 26, 2012|access-date=July 26, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=December 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211205205931/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_63729.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Dutt returned to TNA during the August 31 and September 1 [[house show]]s, working against Zema Ion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64785.shtml|title=8/31 TNA results Richmond, Va.: Second detailed report on six-man tag main event, Angle works hurt, Dutt cameo|last=Witham|first=Rob|date=September 1, 2012|access-date=September 6, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_64798.shtml|title=9/1 TNA Basebrawl results Bowie, Md.: Rain Delay affects show, big six-man tag main event, Aces & Eights rep fights Hardy|last=Parrot|first=L.|date=September 2, 2012|access-date=September 6, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 5, Dutt was named the number one contender to Ion's X Division Championship at [[No Surrender (2012)|No Surrender]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_64558.shtml|title=TNA News: First two matches for No Surrender on Sunday; updated PPV line-up|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 5, 2012|access-date=September 6, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Four days later, Dutt was defeated in his pay-per-view title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_65007.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA No Surrender PPV results 9/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV&nbsp;— BFG Series finals|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 9, 2012|access-date=September 9, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306062038/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_65007.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 13 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Dutt again unsuccessfully challenged Ion for the X Division Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_65144.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Impact results 9/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact&nbsp;— No Surrender fall-out, Aries-Hardy hype begins|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 13, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916234102/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_65144.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 12, 2013, Dutt returned to TNA to take part in TNA [[TNA One Night Only|X-Travaganza]], teaming with [[Petey Williams]] in a tag team match, where they were defeated by Christopher Daniels and [[Frankie Kazarian|Kazarian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74626/rvd-vs-jerry-lynn-full-tna-one-night-only-xtravaganza-results.html?p=1|title=RVD vs. Jerry Lynn: Full TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza results|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 12, 2013|access-date=January 12, 2013|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|archive-date=January 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130118214327/http://pwinsider.com/article/74626/rvd-vs-jerry-lynn-full-tna-one-night-only-xtravaganza-results.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> Dutt returned to ''Impact Wrestling'' on March 21, unsuccessfully challenging Kenny King for the X Division Championship in a three-way match, also involving Zema Ion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_69437.shtml|title=PWTorch.com&nbsp;— CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 3/21: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Impact from Chicago&nbsp;— new #1 contender to TNA Title, two title matches, Lockdown fall-out|website=www.pwtorch.com|access-date=March 31, 2019|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331092616/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_69437.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 by [[T. J. Perkins|Manik]] in the [[Ultimate X match|Ultimate X]]  for the [[TNA X Division Championship]], which also included [[Greg Marasciulo]]. On August 21, Dutt returned to ''Impact Wrestling'' where he wrestled against [[TNA X Division Championship|TNA X Division Champion]] Manik in a losing effort. On December 30, 2013, Dutt was part of TNA [[TNA One Night Only|#Old School]] wrestled against [[Chris Sabin]] and [[Austin Aries]] in a three-way dance, where Aries emerged victorious.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/1230/568783/spoilers-for-tna-one-night-only-old-school-ppv/|publisher=Wrestling Inc.|title=TNA One Night Only #Old School results|date=December 30, 2013}}</ref>

===Global Force Wrestling (2015–2016) ===
On May 13, 2015, [[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]] (GFW) announced Dutt as part of their roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalforcewrestling.com/roster/|title=Global Force Wrestling Roster|date=May 15, 2015|access-date=May 15, 2015|work=Global Force Wrestling}}</ref> On June 12, 2015, Dutt made his GFW debut defeating  Jamin Olivencia during a GFW Grand Slam Tour event in [[Jackson, Tennessee]], which was the promotions inaugural event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129701|title=GFW Grand Slam Tour « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85606.shtml|title=Show results - 6/12 GFW in Jackson, Tenn.: First-ever Global Force Wrestling show features Bullet Club main event, more (w/Photos)|date=June 12, 2015|access-date=June 23, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=June 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625053753/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85606.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night, Dutt teamed with [[Chase Owens]] defeating the team of [[Jason Kincaid]] and Jamin Olivencia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129702|title=GFW Grand Slam Tour « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>

On July 10, 2015, during a ''GFW Grand Slam Tour'' event in [[Erie, Pennsylvania]], Dutt teamed with [[Moose (wrestler)|Moose]] defeating Olivencia and [[Jon Bolen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=131277|title=GFW Grand Slam Tour « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> On July 24, 2015, during the first ever TV Tapings for ''GFW Amped'', Dutt was defeated by [[Jigsaw (wrestler)|Jigsaw]] in the first round of the GFW NEX*GEN Championship tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182735|title=GFW One Night Only: Amped Anthology&nbsp;— Part 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> On November 27, 2015, Dutt defeated [[P. J. Black]] for the GFW NEX*GEN Championship.<ref name=NEXGEN>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/global-force-wrestling-sees-one-its-titles-change-hands-202591|title=Global Force Wrestling sees one of its titles change hands|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=November 28, 2015|access-date=November 29, 2015|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131154/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/global-force-wrestling-sees-one-its-titles-change-hands-202591|url-status=live}}</ref>

Dutt retained in his first international title defense on March 2, 2016, retaining over [[Marty Scurll]] in [[Exeter|Exeter, UK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=144771|title=GFW Amped Live « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 3, 2016|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131113/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=144771|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 13, 2016, Dutt defeated [[DJ Z]] and [[Lio Rush]] in a triple threat match at a GFW/[[Maryland Championship Wrestling|MCW]] joint event to retain the GFW NEX*GEN Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147930|title=MCW/GFW Collision Course « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=August 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819071527/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147930|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 25, 2016, Dutt lost the GFW NEX*GEN Championship to [[Cody Rhodes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=159664|title=2nd Annual Showcase Of Champions « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331092701/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=159664|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Second return to Impact Wrestling (2017–2019)===
In April 2017, it was announced that Dutt would be working as a producer for TNA, now [[Impact Wrestling]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-signs-with-impact-wrestling/|title=Sonjay Dutt Signs With Impact Wrestling - 411MANIA|website=411mania.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thefangarage.com/articles/10973-tfginterview-sonjay-dutt-talks-his-return-to-impact-gfw-merger-jeff-jarrett-and-more|title=Interview of Sonjay Dutt by Renjith Ravindran for The Fan Garage|website=The Fan Garage|date=June 2, 2017 |access-date=June 5, 2017|archive-date=June 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606054307/http://thefangarage.com/articles/10973-tfginterview-sonjay-dutt-talks-his-return-to-impact-gfw-merger-jeff-jarrett-and-more|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 20 episode of ''Impact'', 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 the ''Impact Wrestling'' taping 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 including [[Mahabali Shera]], [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]], [[Swoggle]], [[Braxton Sutter]] and [[Matt Sydal]], and also celebrated with the fans in the audience including Mohin Khan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2017/5/30/15714530/title-change-spoiler-impact-wrestling-taping-mumbai-tna-veteran|title=Title change at Impact taping in Mumbai (spoiler)|first=Sean|last=Rueter|date=May 30, 2017|website=Cageside Seats|access-date=January 12, 2025|archive-date=September 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926144258/https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2017/5/30/15714530/title-change-spoiler-impact-wrestling-taping-mumbai-tna-veteran|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Slammiversary XV]] he retained his X Division Championship against [[Low Ki]] in a two out of three falls match.<ref>{{cite web|title=7/2 Powell's GFW/Impact Wrestling Slammiversary live review: Lashley vs. Alberto El Patron to unify the GFW and Impact Wrestling Championships, Scott Steiner and Josh Mathews vs. Jeremy Borash and Joseph Park, Sonjay Dutt vs. Low Ki in a best of three falls match for the X Division Championship|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/02/72-powells-gfwimpact-wrestling-slammiversary-live-review-lashley-vs-alberto-el-patron-unify-gfw-impact-wrestling-championships-scott-steiner-josh-mathews-vs-jeremy-borash-jos/|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 2, 2017|access-date=July 2, 2017|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331231726/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/02/72-powells-gfwimpact-wrestling-slammiversary-live-review-lashley-vs-alberto-el-patron-unify-gfw-impact-wrestling-championships-scott-steiner-josh-mathews-vs-jeremy-borash-jos/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Destination X (2017)|Destination X]], he defeated [[Trevor Lee]] in a Ladder Match to retain X Division Championship. On the September 14 episode of ''Impact'', Dutt lost the title to Lee, ending his reign at 81 days. At [[Bound for Glory (2017)|Bound 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 Xavier]] and [[Garza Jr.]] defeated Andrew Everett, [[Taiji Ishimori]] and Trevor Lee. On the January 11, 2018 episode of Impact, Dutt, Dezmond Xavier and Garza Jr. defeated [[Caleb 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 of ''Impact Wrestling'', Dutt returned as he and [[Josh Mathews]] became 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123486/changes-to-impact-creative-following-two-exits-from-company.html?p=1|title=CHANGES TO IMPACT CREATIVE FOLLOWING TWO EXITS FROM COMPANY &#124; PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=January 24, 2019|archive-date=October 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025211415/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/123486/changes-to-impact-creative-following-two-exits-from-company.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref>

===WWE (2019–2021)===
On January 23, 2019, Dutt signed with WWE as a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Agent|producer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/1/23/18195376/impact-originals-abyss-sonjay-dutt-headed-wwe-report|title=Impact originals Abyss & Sonjay Dutt are reportedly WWE bound|website=www.cagesideseats.com|date=January 23, 2019 |access-date=March 31, 2019|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331081101/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/1/23/18195376/impact-originals-abyss-sonjay-dutt-headed-wwe-report|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 29, 2021, it was reported that Dutt had departed from WWE.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harris|first=Jeffrey|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-reportedly-leaves-wwe-after-giving-notice|title=Sonjay Dutt Reportedly Leaves WWE After Giving Notice|date=June 29, 2021|access-date=June 29, 2021|website=411 Mania|archive-date=June 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629165914/https://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-reportedly-leaves-wwe-after-giving-notice/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===All Elite Wrestling (2021–present)===
[[File:Jaylethal2023inKC.jpg|thumb|Dutt [center] alongside Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh]]
On June 30, 2021, it was reported that Dutt had signed with AEW as a producer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-reportedly-working-as-producer-at-aew-dynamite|title=Sonjay Dutt Reportedly Working as Producer at AEW|date=June 30, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2021|website=411 Mania|archive-date=July 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701004248/https://411mania.com/wrestling/sonjay-dutt-reportedly-working-as-producer-at-aew-dynamite/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he later would also become a wrestling manager. On April 6, 2022, episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'', which took place five days after Dutt reunited with [[Jay Lethal]] at Ring of Honor's ''Supercard of Honor XV'', Dutt would make his debut on AEW television, where he and Lethal appeared on-screen and promised [[Samoa Joe]] a present.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2955129-aew-dynamite-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-april-6|title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 6|first=Erik|last=Beaston|publisher=Bleacher Report|date=April 6, 2022|accessdate=April 14, 2022|archive-date=April 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414140834/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2955129-aew-dynamite-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-april-6|url-status=live}}</ref> The next week, [[Satnam Singh]] would attack Joe and align with Dutt and Lethal.<ref name=aewroh>{{cite news|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/satnam-singh-makes-aew-debut-413-aew-dynamite-aligns-jay-lethal-and-sonjay-dutt|title=Satnam Singh Makes AEW Debut On 4/13 AEW Dynamite, Aligns With Jay Lethal And Sonjay Dutt|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|publisher=Fightful|date=April 13, 2022|accessdate=April 14, 2022|archive-date=April 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414022420/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/satnam-singh-makes-aew-debut-413-aew-dynamite-aligns-jay-lethal-and-sonjay-dutt|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Ring of Honor (2021)===
On April 1, 2022, Dutt appeared at [[Ring of Honor]]'s [[Supercard of Honor XV]], where he restrained Jay Lethal after Lethal attacked Matt Sydal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/jay-lethal-turns-heel-lee-moriarty-roh-supercard-of-honor/|title=Jay Lethal Turns Heel, Beats Lee Moriarty At ROH Supercard of Honor (Clips)|first=Jeremy|last=Thomas|publisher=411 Mania|date=April 1, 2022|accessdate=April 14, 2022|archive-date=April 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405005754/https://411mania.com/wrestling/jay-lethal-turns-heel-lee-moriarty-roh-supercard-of-honor/|url-status=live}}</ref> Dutt would turn heel later in the night, aligning with Lethal, and would afterwards begin a feud with [[Samoa Joe]] after Joe won the [[ROH Television Championship]].<ref name=aewroh />

==Other media==
Dutt was featured in the 2004 video game ''[[Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood]]'' and the 2008 video game ''[[TNA Impact! (video game)|TNA Impact!]]''. He also did some of the motion capturing for ''[[Saints Row: The Third]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K18]]''.

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''American Pro Wrestling Alliance'''
**APWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=82292|title=APWA|access-date=November 6, 2012|work=Cagematch}}</ref>
*'''Atomic Wrestling Entertainment'''
**AWE Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171722|title=AWE Rock N Brawl « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=April 2, 2017|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131213/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=171722|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[Combat Zone Wrestling]]'''
**[[CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|2 times]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
**[[CZW Best of the Best|Best of the Best 4]]<ref name="OWOW"/>
**[[CZW Hall of Fame]] (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/combatzone/status/1085018566439645186|title=Sat February 9th we welcome @sonjaydutterson to the #CZW Hall of Fame. Winner of #BOTB4 & former 2X Jr Heavyweight Champion, Dutt helped to expand what it meant to be a lighter weight high flyer in the US. Relive one of his greatest matches v @MDoggMattCross at #COD6 on Friday|author=Combat Zone Wrestling|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 15, 2019|archive-date=May 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520124833/https://twitter.com/combatzone/status/1085018566439645186|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Continental Wrestling Federation'''
**CWF United States Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1824|title=CWF United States Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 31, 2019|archive-date=March 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131237/https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1824|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[CyberSpace Wrestling Federation]]'''
**[[CSWF Cruiser X Championship]] ([[CSWF Cruiser X Championship#title history|1 time]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
**[[CSWF Tag Team Championship]] ([[CSWF Tag Team Championship#title history|2 times]])&nbsp;– with [[Ruckus (wrestler)|Ruckus]] (1) and [[Prince Nana]] (1)<ref name="Cage">{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=569&view=erfolge#erfolge|title=Cagematch title history|access-date=October 27, 2009|publisher=Cagematch|archive-date=September 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930231543/http://cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=569&view=erfolge#erfolge|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Danger Zone Wrestling'''
**DZW Tag Team Championship (1 time)&nbsp;– with Sean Lei
*'''GeneraXion Lucha Libre'''
**GLL Hatun Auqui Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2023|title=GLL Hatun Auqui Latin American Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''[[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]]'''
**[[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)#GFW NEX*GEN Championship|GFW NEX*GEN Championship]] ([[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)#GFW NEX*GEN Championship|1 time]])<ref name=NEXGEN/>
*'''Global Wrestling Alliance'''
**GWA Tag Team Championship (1 time)&nbsp;– with Sean Lei
*'''Ground Xero Wrestling'''
**GXW Respect Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147383|title=GFW/GWX Military Mayhem « Events Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 8, 2016|archive-date=March 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309035856/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147383|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South]]'''
**[[IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name="OWOW"/>
*'''KYDA Pro Wrestling'''
**KYDA Pro Mid-Atlantic Championship (2 times)
*'''[[Major League Wrestling]]'''
**[[MLW World Junior Heavyweight Championship|MLW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/mlw/|title=Major League Wrestling|access-date=July 8, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=October 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022081725/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/mlw|url-status=live}}</ref>
**[[MLW World Junior Heavyweight Championship#J-Cup USA|J-Cup USA]] (2003)<ref name="OWOW"/>
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Impact]]'''
**NWA Impact Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''Plymouth Championship Wrestling'''
**PCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2005-02.html|title=Independent Wrestling Results&nbsp;— February 2005|access-date=July 4, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=October 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013043853/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2005-02.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Primal Conflict Wrestling'''
**PCW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dirty Money<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1874|title=PCW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=November 24, 2016|archive-date=April 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430091809/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1874|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**Ranked No. 81 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2008|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2008.html|access-date=February 4, 2015|archive-date=July 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726204330/http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2008.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Zero1]]'''
**[[Zero1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship]] ([[Zero1 International Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name="Cage"/>
*''' Renegade Wrestling Alliance'''
** RWA Cruiserweight Championship (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1224|title=RWA Cruiserweight Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH&nbsp;— The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''[[Ring Ka King]]'''
** World Cup of Ring Ka King (2012) – with [[Scott Steiner]], [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]], [[Saurav Gurjar|Deadly Danda]], and [[Nick Aldis|Sir Brutus Magnus]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=78061|title=Ring Ka King #18 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=November 9, 2021|archive-date=November 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083206/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=78061|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''[[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling]]'''
**[[Impact X Division Championship]] ([[List of Impact X Division Champions|1 time]])<sup>1</sup><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://solie.org/titlehistories/tnaxnwa.html|title=TNA X Division Championship reign history|publisher=Solie.org|access-date=June 15, 2009|archive-date=August 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829100528/http://solie.org/titlehistories/tnaxnwa.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
**[[2006 TNA World X Cup Tournament|World X Cup (2006)]]&nbsp;– with [[Alex Shelley]], [[Chris Sabin]], and [[Jay Lethal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2006/1148063897.shtml|title=iMPACT! Results - 5/18/06 (X Cup, Rhino vs. Abyss&nbsp;— KOTM Qualifying)|last=Droste|first=Ryan|date=May 19, 2006|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=October 28, 2009|archive-date=November 21, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121055811/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2006/1148063897.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
**[[TNA One Night Only (2015)#Global Impact – USA vs. The World|Global Impact Tournament (2015)]]&nbsp;– with Team International {{small|([[The Great Sanada]], [[Drew Galloway]], [[The Great Muta]], [[Tigre Uno]], [[Bram (wrestler)|Bram]], [[Rockstar Spud]], [[Mahabali Shera|Khoya]], [[Magnus (wrestler)|Magnus]] and [[Angelina Love]])}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=124812|title=TNA One Night Only - Global Impact USA Vs. The World « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=August 29, 2019|archive-date=March 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328033541/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=124812|url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''UWA Hardcore Wrestling'''
**Grand Prix Tournament (2006)<ref name="OWOW"/>
*'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Match of the Year|Worst Worked Match of the Year]] (2006) {{small|[[Fight for the Right Tournament|TNA Reverse Battle Royal]] at ''[[Impact! (TV series)|TNA Impact!]]''}}<ref>{{Citation|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=January 22, 2007|title=2006 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|periodical=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–12|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>

<sup>1</sup><small>During Dutt's Reign as champion the title was renamed the GFW X Division Championship.</small>

==References==
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