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	===Impact Wrestling (2017–present)===		===Impact Wrestling (2017–present)===
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	On the May 11, 2017 episode of ''[[Impact! (TV series)\|Impact!]]'', Zane teamed with Idris Abraham in a tag match lost against [[Angel Garza\|Garza Jr.]] and [[Laredo Kid]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/\|title=Impact Wrestling Results – 5/11/17 (Alberto El Patron vs. Magnus)\|last=Bocook\|first=Gerald\|website=WrestleView\|date=May 12, 2017\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127031932/https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/\|archive-date=November 27, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> Six months later, Zane returned and wrestled in his first singles match. During the November 30 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane lost his debut singles match to [[Taiji Ishimori]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188447\|title=Impact Wrestling #698 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database\|date=November 7, 2017\|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>.He made his final televised appearance of the year on the December 9 episode of ''[[Impact! Xplosion\|Xplosion]]'', losing to [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)\|Eddie Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188686\|title=Impact Wrestling Xplosion #690 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database\|date=November 10, 2017\|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>		On the May 11, 2017 episode of ''[[Impact! (TV series)\|Impact!]]'', Zane teamed with Idris Abraham in a tag match lost against [[Angel Garza\|Garza Jr.]] and [[Laredo Kid]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/\|title=Impact Wrestling Results – 5/11/17 (Alberto El Patron vs. Magnus)\|last=Bocook\|first=Gerald\|website=WrestleView\|date=May 12, 2017\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127031932/https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/\|archive-date=November 27, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> Six months later, Zane returned and wrestled in his first singles match. During the November 30 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane lost his debut singles match to [[Taiji Ishimori]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188447\|title=Impact Wrestling #698 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database\|date=November 7, 2017\|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> He made his final televised appearance of the year on the December 9 episode of ''[[Impact! Xplosion\|Xplosion]]'', losing to [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)\|Eddie Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188686\|title=Impact Wrestling Xplosion #690 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database\|date=November 10, 2017\|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>

	Zane returned the following year on the January 11, 2018 episode ''Impact!'', teaming with [[Caleb Konley]] and [[Cameron Grimes\|Trevor Lee]] in a six-man tag match lost to [[Dezmond Xavier]], Garza Jr. and [[Sonjay Dutt]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/\|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 1.11.18\|last=Csonka\|first=Larry\|website=411Mania\|date=January 11, 2018\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517074142/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/\|archive-date=May 17, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month on the February 8 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane debuted the ring name '''Rohit Raju''', teaming with [[El Hijo del Fantasma]] in a tag match lost against Ishimori and [[Matt Sydal]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/\|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 2.08.18\|last=Csonka\|first=Larry\|website=411Mania\|date=February 8, 2018\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009073708/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/\|archive-date=October 9, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Zane returned the following year on the January 11, 2018 episode ''Impact!'', teaming with [[Caleb Konley]] and [[Cameron Grimes\|Trevor Lee]] in a six-man tag match lost to [[Dezmond Xavier]], Garza Jr. and [[Sonjay Dutt]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/\|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 1.11.18\|last=Csonka\|first=Larry\|website=411Mania\|date=January 11, 2018\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517074142/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/\|archive-date=May 17, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month on the February 8 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane debuted the ring name '''Rohit Raju''', teaming with [[El Hijo del Fantasma]] in a tag match lost against Ishimori and [[Matt Sydal]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/\|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 2.08.18\|last=Csonka\|first=Larry\|website=411Mania\|date=February 8, 2018\|access-date=October 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009073708/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/\|archive-date=October 9, 2020\|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|8|17}}
| birth_place = [[Saginaw, Michigan]]
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| ring_names = '''Hakim Zane'''<br>Mad Dragon <br>'''Rohit Raju'''
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| weight = 172 lbs
| billed = [[Hyderabad, India]]
| trainer = Xavier Justice
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'''Rohit Raju''' is an American [[professional wrestler]] currently signed to [[Impact Wrestling]], where he is a former [[Impact X Division Championship|X Division Champion]].

Before working for Impact Wrestling, he worked over 10 years on the [[independent circuit]] in promotions including [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH), Superkick'D and Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling (XICW). He signed a contract with Impact in 2017, where he debuted as part of Desi Hit Squad.

== Professional wrestling career ==
=== Early career ===
Under the ring name Hakim Zane, he debuted between 2008 and 2009. From then on, Zane worked in matches in promotions including for the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] and several NWA affiliates.

===Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling (2013–2018)===
On April 14, 2013, Zane held his first title as co-holder of the XICW Tag Team Championship with TD Thomas.<ref name="XICWTTC"/> They held the tag titles until September 8, 2013 at ''XICW 167: Jacobs vs. Venom'', where they lost the titles to challengers Sonny Scarboni and Vinnie Scarboni.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=109107|title=The Scarbonis (Sonny Scarboni & Vinnie Scarboni) defeated Hakim Zane & TD Thomas|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 8, 2013|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> The following year, Zane won his first singles championship on April 27, 2014 at ''XICW 177: Jacobs vs. Shelley'', where he defeated The DBA to win the XICW Midwest Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=109151|title=Hakim Zane defeated The DBA at XICW 177: Jacobs vs. Shelley|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 27, 2014|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> He later lost the title on December 14 at ''XICW 187 Hardcore with a Heart'', to former [[WWE]] [[Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)|Cruiserweight]] [[Shannon Moore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=121457|title=XICW 187 Hardcore With A Heart - Event @ The Ritz in Warren, Michigan, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 14, 2014|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>

The following year in 2015, Zane won the XICW Light Heavyweight Championship on January 17, 2015 at ''XICW Best in Detroit VIII'', defeating Caleb Stills, [[Chris Sabin]] and Owen Travers in a [[four-way match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=123634|title=XICW Best In Detroit VIII - Event @ Imperial House in Clinton Townchip, Michigan, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 17, 2015|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> Three months later on April 12 at ''XICW 192'', Zane lost the Light Heavyweight title to Owen Travers in a [[two-out-of-three-falls match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=127668|title=XICW 192 - Event @ Ritz in Warren, Michigan, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 12, 2015|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> Zane later won the Midwest Heavyweight title for a second time. His second reign began on June 5, 2016 at ''XICW 210'' after defeating [[Rhyno|Rhino]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=157967|title=XICW 210 - Event @ Imperial House in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 5, 2016|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref> He went on to defend the Midwest Heavyweight title against challengers including [[Robbie E]] and [[Matt Cross (wrestler)|Matt Cross]]. His final title defense was August 7, 2016 at ''XICW 213'', successfully defeating Cross.

During 2017, Zane competed for the XICW Tag Team and Midwest Heavyweight titles on several occasions, however did not succeeding either title for a second time. He returned for one last match during a July 13, 2018 XICW show, challenging [[Jimmy Jacobs]] for the Midwest Heavyweight title but did not succeed in winning the championship.

===Impact Wrestling (2017–present)===
====Sporadic appearances (2017–2018)====
On the May 11, 2017 episode of ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'', Zane teamed with Idris Abraham in a tag match lost against [[Angel Garza|Garza Jr.]] and [[Laredo Kid]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/|title=Impact Wrestling Results – 5/11/17 (Alberto El Patron vs. Magnus)|last=Bocook|first=Gerald|website=WrestleView|date=May 12, 2017|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127031932/https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-results/80412-impact-wrestling-results-51217-alberto-el-patron-vs-magnus/|archive-date=November 27, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Six months later, Zane returned and wrestled in his first singles match. During the November 30 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane lost his debut singles match to [[Taiji Ishimori]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188447|title=Impact Wrestling #698 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>.He made his final televised appearance of the year on the December 9 episode of ''[[Impact! Xplosion|Xplosion]]'', losing to [[Eddie Edwards (wrestler)|Eddie Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=188686|title=Impact Wrestling Xplosion #690 - TV-Show @ Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 10, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>

Zane returned the following year on the January 11, 2018 episode ''Impact!'', teaming with [[Caleb Konley]] and [[Cameron Grimes|Trevor Lee]] in a six-man tag match lost to [[Dezmond Xavier]], Garza Jr. and [[Sonjay Dutt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 1.11.18|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=January 11, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517074142/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-1-11-18/|archive-date=May 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month on the February 8 episode of ''Impact!'', Zane debuted the ring name '''Rohit Raju''', teaming with [[El Hijo del Fantasma]] in a tag match lost against Ishimori and [[Matt Sydal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 2.08.18|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=February 8, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009073708/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-2-08-18/|archive-date=October 9, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Desi Hit Squad (2018–2020)====
On March 16 (which was taped on March 3) at [[Impact One Night Only (2018)#March Breakdown|Impact One Night Only: March Breakdown]], Raju debuted with Gursinder Singh as the [[Desi Hit Squad]]. During the event, they defeated Sheldon Jean and Stone Rockwell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=195307|title=BCW/Impact Wrestling One Night Only: March Breakdown « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=October 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-one-night-march-breakdown-2018-review/|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling One Night Only March Breakdown 2018 Review|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=March 17, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920145100/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-one-night-march-breakdown-2018-review/|archive-date=September 20, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 22 episode of ''Impact!'', Raju challenged for the [[Impact X Division Championship|X Division Championship]] but lost to the reigning champion Sydal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-3-22-18/|title=Csonka's Impact Wrestling Review 3.22.18|last=Csonka|first=Larry|website=411Mania|date=March 22, 2018|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007173245/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-wrestling-review-3-22-18/|archive-date=October 7, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> For the course of the year, Raju and Gursinder Singh shared the ring as teammates and as opponents. Their final match was a singles competition during the October 11 episode of ''Impact!'' in which he defeated Gursinder Singh. By the November 1 episode of ''Impact!'', the Desi Hit Squad was modified with the addition of Raj Singh, replacing Gursinder Singh. During the episode, they defeated The Beach Bums (Freddie IV and TJ Crawford). Raju wrestled his final match of the year on the November 22 episode of ''Impact!'', teaming with [[Eli Drake]], [[The Crist Brothers|Jake Crist]], [[Katarina Waters|Katarina]] and [[Disco Inferno (wrestler)|Glenn Gilbertti]] in the Second Annual Eli Drake [[Impact Turkey Bowl#2018|Gravy Train Turkey Trot match]], losing to [[Fallah Bahh]], [[Alisha Edwards]], [[Kikutaro]], [[KM (wrestler)|KM]] and Dezmond Xavier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2018/11/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-recap-648126/|title=Impact Wrestling Results (11/22): Gravy Train Turkey Trot, Cage Vs. Johnny Impact Confirmed|last=Gunier|first=Robert|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009170654/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2018/11/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-recap-648126/|archive-date=October 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

The following year, Raju returned with Raj Singh on the January 3, 2019 episode of ''Impact!'' in a tag team match against Bahh and KM, which was observed an "audition" by [[Impact Knockouts|Impact Knockout]] [[Scarlett Bordeaux]]. The match concluded with the Desi Hit Squad losing to Bahh and KM.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2019/1/4/18167769/impact-wrestling-results-review-video-jan-3-2019-homecoming-johnny-brian-cage|title=Impact Wrestling results, review & video (Jan. 3, 2019): One Last Time|last=Decker|first=Kyle|website=Cageside Seats|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107232903/https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2019/1/4/18167769/impact-wrestling-results-review-video-jan-3-2019-homecoming-johnny-brian-cage|archive-date=November 7, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> During the January 25 episode of ''Impact!'', the Desi Hit Squad lost another tag team bout to [[The Rascalz]] (Dez and [[Zachary Wentz|Wentz]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/results/impact-wrestling-results-january-25-2019|title=Impact Wrestling Results – January 25, 2019|last=Dunning|first=Kyle|website=eWrestlingNews|date=January 25, 2019|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412112249/https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/results/impact-wrestling-results-january-25-2019|archive-date=April 12, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> During the early months of 2019, Raju competed in tag matches. On March 9 at [[Impact One Night Only (2019)#Clash in the Bluegrass|Impact Wrestling-OVW One Night Only: Clash In The Bluegrass]], Raju teamed with oVe (Dave Crist and Jake Crist), Madman Fulton in a tag match against Dustin Jackson, Melvin Maximus, Sam Thompson and Shiloh Jonze.

====X Division Champion and various feuds (2020–present)====
On August 18, 2020, during Night 1 of [[Impact Wrestling Emergence|Emergence]], Raju defeated [[Chris Bey]] to win the X Division Championship in a [[three-way match]] that also involved [[TJP (wrestler)|TJP]].<ref name="Emergence">{{cite web|last=Garza|first=Antonio|title=Impact Wrestling Results: Emergence Night One|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-results/impact-wrestling-results-emergence-night-one-317891|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126162315/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-results/impact-wrestling-results-emergence-night-one-317891|archive-date=January 26, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 15 episode of ''Impact!'', he had Bey, TJP and [[Trey Miguel|Trey]] compete in a three-way match next week to determine who will face him for the title immediately afterwards, which Trey won but Raju quickly defeated him in his first title defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-results-674810/|title=Impact Wrestling Results: Eight-Man Tag Main Event, TJP Takes On Trey, Knockouts Tag Match, More|last=Coder|first=Brie|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122060331/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-results-674810/|archive-date=January 22, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/impact-on-axs-tv-results-september-22-2020/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results – September 22, 2020
|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=September 22, 2020|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101141325/https://impactwrestling.com/impact-on-axs-tv-results-september-22-2020/|archive-date=November 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Victory Road (2020)|Victory Road]], he issued the Defeat Rohit Challenge with his X Division Championship on the line, which was answered by [[Willie Mack (wrestler)|Willie Mack]] but he took the count-out loss to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2020/10/4/21500382/impact-victory-road-2020-recap-reactions-rohit-raju-steals-the-show-as-x-division-champion|title=Impact Victory Road 2020 recap & reactions: Rohit Raju steals the show as X-Division Champion|author=Manolo Has Pizzazz|website=Cageside Seats|date=October 4, 2020|access-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010043225/https://www.cagesideseats.com/impact-wrestling/2020/10/4/21500382/impact-victory-road-2020-recap-reactions-rohit-raju-steals-the-show-as-x-division-champion|archive-date=October 10, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 6 episode of ''Impact!'', Raju lost to [[Jordynne Grace]] who answered his challenge, but changed the rules so that the title wasn't up for grabs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-results-675588/|title=Impact Wrestling Results: Motor City Machine Guns Vs. Austin & Fulton, Knockouts Tag Action, More|last=Coder|first=Brie|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=October 6, 2020|access-date=October 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201051146/https://www1.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/impact-wrestling-live-ongoing-results-675588/|archive-date=December 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Bound for Glory (2020)|Bound for Glory]], Raju successfully retained his X Division Championship in a six-way [[Championship Scramble|intergender scramble match]] that involved Bey, Grace, TJP, Mack and Trey, the latter of which he pinned to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/impact-bound-for-glory-live-coverage-eric-young-vs-rich-676227/|title=Impact Bound For Glory Results: Eric Young Vs. Rich Swann, Multiple Title Changes|last=Gagnon|first=Joshua|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130115223/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/10/impact-bound-for-glory-live-coverage-eric-young-vs-rich-676227/|archive-date=November 30, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 14 at [[Turning Point (2020 wrestling)|Turning Point]], Raju retained his title against Cousin Jake.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling Presents Turning Point Results Swann Retains, New Knockouts & Tag Champions Crowned|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-presents-turning-point-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-sami-callihan|website=Fightful|date=November 14, 2020|access-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116191817/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-presents-turning-point-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-sami-callihan|archive-date=November 16, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 24 episode of ''Impact!'', he lost to [[Crazzy Steve]] disguised as [[Suicide (wrestling)|Suicide]], but managed to defeat him on the following week to retain his title.<ref>{{cite news|last=Toro |first=Carlos|title=The Wee-nomenal One AJ Swoggle Appears On IMPACT Wrestling, Pins Ethan Page|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wee-nomenal-one-aj-swoggle-appears-impact-wrestling-pins-ethan-page|website=Fightful|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125031954/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wee-nomenal-one-aj-swoggle-appears-impact-wrestling-pins-ethan-page|archive-date=November 25, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2920487-impact-wrestling-results-winners-grades-and-reaction-from-december-1|title=IMPACT Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades and Reaction from December 1|last=Beaston|first=Erik|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124055010/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2920487-impact-wrestling-results-winners-grades-and-reaction-from-december-1|archive-date=January 24, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Final Resolution (2020)|Final Resolution]], Raju lost the title to [[Suicide (wrestling)|Manik]], ending his reign at 120 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-final-resolution-results-live-coverage-swann-vs-bey-purrazzo-vs-rosemary|title=IMPACT Wrestling Final Resolution Results Swann, Purrazzo Retain, Karl Anderson Victorious|last=Cook|first=Ryan|website=Fightful|date=December 12, 2020|access-date=December 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118013844/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-final-resolution-results-live-coverage-swann-vs-bey-purrazzo-vs-rosemary|archive-date=January 18, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

On January 16, 2021, at [[Hard to Kill (2021)|Hard to Kill]], he failed to regain the X Division Championship in a three-way match that also involved Bey.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/16 Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill results: Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson vs. Rich Swann, Moose, and Chris Sabin, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockouts Title, Manik vs. Chris Bey vs. Rohit Raju for the X Division Title, Ethan Page vs. Karate Man|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/16/1-16-impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-rich-swann-moose-and-chris-sabin-deonna-purrazzo-vs-taya-valkyrie-for-the-knockouts-title-manik-vs-chr/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 16, 2021|access-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120055554/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/16/1-16-impact-wrestling-hard-to-kill-results-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-rich-swann-moose-and-chris-sabin-deonna-purrazzo-vs-taya-valkyrie-for-the-knockouts-title-manik-vs-chr/|archive-date=January 20, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the February 2 episode of ''Impact!'', Raju defeated TJP in a non-title bout, with help from returning Desi Hit Squad ally [[Mahabali Shera]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/02/2-2-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-rich-swann-and-tommy-dreamer-vs-moose-and-chris-bey-x-division-champion-tjp-vs-rohit-raju-in-a-non-title-match-josh-alexander-vs-madman-fulton/|title=2/2 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of Rich Swann and Tommy Dreamer vs. Moose and Chris Bey, X Division Champion TJP vs. Rohit Raju in a non-title match, Josh Alexander vs. Madman Fulton, Jordynne Grace vs. Susan|last=Moore|first=John|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 2, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203124823/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/02/2-2-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-rich-swann-and-tommy-dreamer-vs-moose-and-chris-bey-x-division-champion-tjp-vs-rohit-raju-in-a-non-title-match-josh-alexander-vs-madman-fulton/|archive-date=February 3, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[No Surrender (2021)|No Surrender]], he failed to recapture the X Division title and put the blame on Shera during the following week's ''Impact!'', resulting in him getting shoved into [[Chris Sabin]] and [[James Storm]], and the latter hitting Raju with a beer bottle on the head.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling No Surrender 2021 Results & Live Coverage Rich Swann vs Tommy Dreamer|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-no-surrender-2021-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-tommy-dreamer|website=Fightful|date=February 13, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223081115/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-no-surrender-2021-results-live-coverage-rich-swann-vs-tommy-dreamer|archive-date=February 23, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/02/16/impact-on-axs-tv-results-february-16-2021/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: February 16, 2021|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218165719/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/02/16/impact-on-axs-tv-results-february-16-2021/|archive-date=February 18, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Raju would lose to Storm on the March 2 episode of ''Before the Impact'' and team with Shera in a losing effort against him and Sabin on the following week's ''Impact!'', the latter of which saw his alliance with Shera end.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Lbx1wq2zU|title=James Storm vs Rohit Raju: Full Match (BTI March 2, 2021)|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=March 3, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/09/impact-on-axs-tv-results-march-9-2021/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results – March 9, 2021|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=March 9, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415044903/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/09/impact-on-axs-tv-results-march-9-2021/|archive-date=April 15, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to a match between the two on the March 16 episode of ''Impact!'', where Raju won after using the ropes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/16/impact-on-axs-tv-results-march-16-2021/|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results – March 16, 2021|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=March 16, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323064913/https://impactwrestling.com/2021/03/16/impact-on-axs-tv-results-march-16-2021/|archive-date=March 23, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 30 episode of ''Before the Impact'', Raju teamed up with [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]] to defeat Shera and Fallah Bahh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiBGzMoY0C0|title=Rohit Raju & Hernandez vs Shera & Fallah Bahh: Full Match|publisher=Impact Wrestling|date=March 31, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021}}</ref> On April 10, at [[Hardcore Justice (2021)|Hardcore Justice]], he realigned himself with Shera after helping him against Hernandez in a [[Chairs match|Chairly Legal match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/11/4-10-impact-wrestling-hardcore-justice-2021-report-purrazzo-vs-jazz-matt-cardona-in-action-big-eight-man-tag-main-event-more/|title=4/10 Impact Wrestling Hardcore Justice 2021 Report: Purrazzo vs. Jazz, Matt Cardona in action, big eight-man tag main event|last=Lilly|first=Darrin|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416230420/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/11/4-10-impact-wrestling-hardcore-justice-2021-report-purrazzo-vs-jazz-matt-cardona-in-action-big-eight-man-tag-main-event-more/|archive-date=April 16, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the May 13 episode of ''Impact!'', Raju competed in a six-way match to determine the number one contender for the X Division Championship, which was won by [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (NJPW) talent [[El Phantasmo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/14/5-13-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-moose-sami-callihan-and-chris-bey-vs-trey-miguel-chris-sabin-and-matt-cardona-rosemary-vs-havok-for-a-shot-at-the-knockouts-title-ace/|title=5/13 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of Moose, Sami Callihan, and Chris Bey vs. Trey Miguel, Chris Sabin, and Matt Cardona, Rosemary vs. Havok for a shot at the Knockouts Title, Ace Austin vs. El Phantasmo vs. Rohit Raju vs. TJP vs. Petey Williams vs. Acey Romero for a shot at the X Division Championship|last=Moore|first=John|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 14, 2021|access-date=May 16, 2021}}</ref> Two days later, at [[Under Siege (2021)|Under Siege]], he teamed with Shera in a four-way tag team match to determine who will get a shot at the [[Impact World Tag Team Championship]], which was won by [[Ace Austin]] and [[Madman Fulton]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Beaston|first=Erik|title=Impact Under Siege 2021 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2943404-impact-under-siege-2021-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights|website=Bleacher Report|date=May 15, 2021|access-date=May 16, 2021}}</ref> On June 12, at [[Against All Odds (2021)|Against All Odds]], Raju competed in a five-way match to determine a number one contender for the X Division title, but it ended in a no contest.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cook|first=Ryan|title=IMPACT Wrestling Against All Odds Results & Live Coverage Kenny Omega vs Moose, Purrazzo vs Rosemary|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-against-all-odds-results-live-coverage-kenny-omega-vs-moose-purrazzo-vs-rosemary|website=Fightful|date=June 12, 2021|access-date=August 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616214343/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-wrestling-against-all-odds-results-live-coverage-kenny-omega-vs-moose-purrazzo-vs-rosemary|archive-date=June 16, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Slammiversary (2021)|Slammiversary]], Raju failed to win the title in an [[Ultimate X match]], which was won by defending champion [[Josh Alexander (wrestler)|Josh Alexander]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=7/17 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Sami Callihan in a No DQ match for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo defends the Knockouts Championship against a mystery challenger, Ultimate X for the X Division Championship, Moose vs. Chris Sabin|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/17/7-17-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-sami-callihan-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-defends-the-knockouts-championsh/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 17, 2021|access-date=August 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719204243/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/17/7-17-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-sami-callihan-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-defends-the-knockouts-championsh/|archive-date=July 19, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==
*'''[[All American Wrestling]]'''
**[[AAW Heritage Championship]] ([[AAW Heritage Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=219548|title=Hakim Zane defeated PACO|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
*'''[[Border City Wrestling]]'''
**[[BCW Can-Am Tag Team Championship]] ([[BCW Can-Am Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time, current]]) – with [[Raj Singh (wrestler)|Raj Singh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=238963|title=Rohit Raju and Raj Singh defeated Aiden Prince & Brent Banks |publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
*'''Glory Pro Wrestling'''
**Midwest Territory Championship (1 time, current)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=247798|title=Hakim Zane defeated Myron Reed|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
*'''[[Impact Wrestling]]'''
**[[Impact X Division Championship]] ([[List of Impact X Division Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=181|title=Impact X-Division Championship|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=September 6, 2020}}</ref>
**Global Forged (2017)
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
** Ranked No. 261 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|access-date=September 6, 2020}}</ref>
*'''Superkick'D'''
**Superkick'D King of the 6IX Championship (1 time) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171097|title=Hakim Zane defeated Gavin Quinn and Orlando Christopher|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
*'''Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling'''
**XICW Light Heavyweight Champion (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=123634|title=Hakim Zane defeated Caleb Stills and Chris Sabin and Owen Travers in a fatal four-way match|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
**XICW Midwest Heavyweight Champion (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=109151|title=Hakim Zane defeated The DBA|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
**XICW Xtreme Intense Champion (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=133020|title=Hakim Zane defeated Orlando Christopher and Donnie Hollows and Jake Something|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
**XICW Tag Team Champion (1 time) – with TD Thomas<ref name="XICWTTC">{{cite web|title=XICW Tag Team Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=640|publisher=CageMatch|access-date=October 5, 2020}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://impactwrestling.com/rohit-raju/ Impact Wrestling Profile]
* {{Professional wrestling profiles}}
* {{Twitter|HakimZane|Rohit Raju/Hakim Zane}}
* {{IMDb name|nm7016015|Hakim Zane}}

{{AAW Heritage Championship}}
{{Impact Wrestling employees}}
{{Impact X Division Championship}}

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