What up DOIites and welcome to another McInterview. This time I interviewed Sonjay Dutt. The last time I interviewed Sonjay Dutt, which can be read here: Sonjay Dutt First DOI Interview , Sonjay was just starting to make a name for himself. Now he's about to become an international superstar, and has become a regular in NWA-TNA. Check out this interview where Sonjay talks about his recent success and more. I hope you enjoyed this interview as much as I did.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Sonjay Dutt, first off thank you for returning for another DOI Interview. Alot has changed from the last time I interviewed you. What would you like to say about your recent success and being one of the most sought out wrestler today?
Sonjay Dutt: It feels great to be in this position. I worked my ass for to get to where I am and just hope that it continues further and further. I thank the fans for the support as well.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have become an NWA TNA regular in the past year. What is it like working in NWA TNA? How does working NWA TNA compare to other promotions?
Sonjay Dutt: It's an absolute pleasure working in TNA. With some of the most knowledgeable minds in the wrestling business, you can't go wrong. I always come home Thursday learning something new. Plus, being on PPV and receiving the exposure from that rules the world. The main difference between TNA and other promotions is that with TNA, you are on LIVE TV, there is no room for error and you have time constraints.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: As a ROH wrestler, what are your feelings about the recent situation with Rob Feinstein? What are your feelings on ROH?
Sonjay Dutt: I think he's a really disgusting person and needs to be dealt with by the proper authorities.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You have had a great year wrestling some of the best talents today. What has been your favorite match in the past year?
Sonjay Dutt: Hmmm, I don’t know if I have an absolute favorite, but a lot of matches stand out in my mind. My match against Ruckus at COD5, versus Low Ki at the Elks Lodge, taking on Alex Shelley in IWA, the 4 way from CZW, the series with JC Bailey, my TNA debut, the 6 way from ROH, hmmmm, that comes to mind right off the bat.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: You recently have made your USA Pro debut. How is it working for Frank Goodman and what do you think of USA Pro shows?
Sonjay Dutt: It's long, but fun. Frank is always entertaining. The USA Pro shows are entertaining, but too long for my taste. I had some issues with the content on the last show, but otherwise, they are very entertaining and I think the fans really enjoy the dirty, drunken, smelly atmosphere.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your favorite promotions to work for? What promotions aren't you fond of?
Sonjay Dutt: I love working for AUYKZU in Bumfuck, Wisconsin, they are really great. They have great shows and great workers.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your feelings on MLW closing shop?
Sonjay Dutt: It's a shame, it could have been something great. I thank Court Bauer for the opportunities and it was fun while it lasted.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your current thoughts on the indy scene?
Sonjay Dutt: It's slow.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your feelings about CZW and what is it like being part of their 5 years of existence and representing them as the Jr. heavyweight champion?
Sonjay Dutt: I love CZW and the family that we are. It's a great feeling being back there, unlike being anywhere else. We are really a tight knit group and I love being there.
WORD ASSOCIATION
John Zandig
- One hell of a man.
Rob Feinstein
- Sad
Gabe Sapolsky
- Hopefully he can restore ROH somehow.
Frank Goodman
- Very entertaining.
Fat Frank
- Nice guy, always been good to me.
Vince Russo
- Very smart man.
Bill Behrens
- One of the nicest men in wrestling, and one of the smartest to boot
Joe Price
- Don’t know.
Court Bauer
- A friend and great person, wish it could have lasted longer
Carmine Sabia
- He was nice when I worked for him
Dave Levy
- Great guy, always a pleasure.
Firehawk
- Good dude
Jeff Jarrett
- He's always very polite to me and smarter than people think
Roderick Strong
- One hell of a guy and worker, one of my favorites to work.
Homicide
- Great performer
BBoy
- His kicks hurt me
Devin Sturgis
- Friend from way back.
Dirty Money
- Another long time friend.
Joker
- Has potential
Iron Shiek
- Loved his boots
Ruckus
- I've worked him 45 times
Deranged
- he's crazy, DE RANGED
DRS
- the doctors, I love those guys
Solution
- Great tag team
AMIL
- They have brand new trading cards in the CZW locker room
Backseat Boys
- One of the best tag teams
Jay Lethal
- Loved working him, would like to do it again
Internets Role in Wrestling
- Internet plays a role in wrestling?
Ring Rats
- never seen em
Road trips
- Long ones suck, short ones are great, I do lots of them alone and that really gets old fast
Vince McMahon
- Rich
Bastion Booger
- Hungry
Giant Gonzales
- One of the greatest
Declaration of Independents
- What's that?
Sonjay Dutt
- Sexy beast
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Being from Virginia, how much of a bitch is it to get to show to show? What makes it all worth it?
Sonjay Dutt: Not really, I fly a lot and if it's up to four hours, it's a piece of cake. The money makes it worth it, BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are some of your favorite road stories?
Sonjay Dutt: I can't disclose those, some of them involve a nextell cell phone and a three digit number.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Who are your favorite wrestlers to watch today?
Sonjay Dutt: Eddie Guerrero
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What's a normal day in the life of Sonjay Dutt?
Sonjay Dutt: Wake up, gym, go to show and wrestle, come home, sleep, wake up, repeat. On Tues and Thurs, replace go to show with go to school.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What promotions do you want to work for that you haven't had the opportunity to work for yet?
Sonjay Dutt: Zero One, and I will accomplish that goal while I am on tour in Japan with Zero One from 4/23 - 5/1. Then WWE, and hopefully that happens one day.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: If you were booking a promotion, what would it be like and who would you use?
Sonjay Dutt: A mix of ECW and NWA. I would use Bastion Booger and Giant Gonzales, maybe Sonjay Dutt and the DOI staff.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What are your opinions on the WWE product? Is working the WWE one of your career goals?
Sonjay Dutt: I love WWE nowadays, it's gotten really good, except Smackdown last Thurs was rather odd. WWE is a major goal, hopefully one day.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What do you think needs to be done to improve NWA TNA?
Sonjay Dutt: A TV deal and it looks like we will be clearing that hurdle in the upcoming weeks.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: Where will Sonjay Dutt be this time next year?
Sonjay Dutt: Hmmm, great question, maybe in my bed or sitting at the computer again. Hopefully still staying strong and wrestling, doing what I love. I love honey roasted peanuts.
Sean "The MiC" McCaffrey: What do you want to say to anyone reading this?
Sonjay Dutt: www.sonjay.com Go buy something so I can pay my bills.
