The championship was contested in professional wrestling matches, in which participants execute scripted finishes rather than contend in direct competition. All title changes occurred at ECW or WWE shows. The inaugural champion was Jimmy Snuka, who defeated Salvatore Bellomo in a tournament final on April 25, 1992, to become the first ECW Heavyweight Champion.
The championship was held in professional wrestling matches, where participants performed scripted outcomes instead of competing directly. All title changes happened at ECW or WWE events. The first champion was Jimmy Snuka, who defeated Salvatore Bellomo in a tournament final on April 25, 1992, to become the inaugural ECW Heavyweight Champion.