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.
Professional wrestling matches were contested for the championship, where participants enacted scripted endings rather than competing directly. All title changes occurred at ECW or WWE shows. Jimmy Snuka was crowned the first ECW Heavyweight Champion after defeating Salvatore Bellomo in a tournament final on April 25, 1992.