Ecw world heavyweight championship

The following champion history features the ECW Championship.

The championship was contested in professional wrestling matches , in which participants execute scripted finishes rather than contend in direct competition. Instead, they recognize Shane Douglas ' second reign, which originally began on March 26, , but is recognized as starting on August 27, — the same day the championship was renamed the ECW World Heavyweight Championship — as the inception of the title's history. The Sandman holds the record for most reigns, with five. At days, Douglas' fourth reign is the longest in the title's history. Ezekiel Jackson 's only reign was the shortest in the history of the title as it was retired as soon as he won it. He defeated the previous champion, Christian , on February 16, , at an ECW television taping event. Overall, there have been 49 reigns among 32 wrestlers, with 1 vacancy, and 2 deactivations.

Ecw world heavyweight championship

When the brand was discontinued, the belt was retired once again. The title officially gained its "World" status on August 27, after years of being defended internationally against challengers from around the world and remained active until April 11, when World Wrestling Entertainment subsequently purchased the promotion after its closure. The championship has yet to regain world title status from PWI. The belt was now all black and heavier and broader than its progenitors. WWE would maintain this design until they deactivated the belt. Ezekiel Jackson would defeat Christian for the tile in an Extreme Rules match. After that, the brand was discontinued for good. Jackson is recognized as the brand's final champion. The first title known as the National Wrestling Alliance Eastern Championship Wrestling Heavyweight title began use when Jimmy Snuka defeated Sal Bellomo after the two were finalists from separate battle royals. Jimmy Snuka won the title on April 25, and received a five plate title belt made by Mike Vartanian. During this belt's period of use, it was treated badly and was grinded, repainted, had jewels placed on the main plate, which would explain why it appears different in almost every photo of it.

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It was established under ECW in but was originally introduced in by the promotion's precursor, Eastern Championship Wrestling. The inaugural champion was Jimmy Snuka , however, WWE considers the inaugural world heavyweight champion to be Shane Douglas , with his reign beginning on August 27, The title was deactivated in when ECW went out of business. It was the third concurrently active world championship in the promotion, complementing the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship of the other two brands, Raw and SmackDown. The ECW Championship briefly appeared as the sole world title of the Raw brand in as a result of that year's draft.

It was the secondary title of ECW. Title reigns were determined by professional wrestling matches , often contested under hardcore wrestling regulations , with wrestlers involved in pre-existing scripted feuds , plots and storylines or were awarded the title due to scripted circumstances. Wrestlers were portrayed as either villains or heroes as they followed a series of tension-building events, which culminated in a match or series of matches for the championship. As implied by its name, the championship could only be won on television or on pay-per-view events. The title was won in one Canadian municipality and in five American states. The inaugural champion was Johnny Hotbody , who defeated Larry Winters at a live event to win the title in August Rhino , who won the title in September , was the final wrestler to hold the title before ECW filed for bankruptcy. At days, Rob Van Dam 's reign from to was the longest in the title's history.

Ecw world heavyweight championship

When the brand was discontinued, the belt was retired once again. The title officially gained its "World" status on August 27, after years of being defended internationally against challengers from around the world and remained active until April 11, when World Wrestling Entertainment subsequently purchased the promotion after its closure. The championship has yet to regain world title status from PWI. The belt was now all black and heavier and broader than its progenitors. WWE would maintain this design until they deactivated the belt. Ezekiel Jackson would defeat Christian for the tile in an Extreme Rules match. After that, the brand was discontinued for good. Jackson is recognized as the brand's final champion.

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The large centerpiece features a design of a phoenix over a globe in the center with its wings expanded and rays of light emitting from it. Chris Benoit. Soon after its recommissioning, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship belt design was updated to a design similar to the belt used before ECW's original closure in , which featured a black leather strap with a snakeskin pattern on the rear, snaps to wrap around the waist of the wrestler who wore it, and five pieces made of gold. Holiday Hell. The original belt was a five-plate title belt made by Mike Vartanian. World Wrestling Entertainment. Kane was a member of the SmackDown brand at the time he won the title, thus making the title exclusive to SmackDown. This was a barbed wire match. It was the third concurrently active world championship in the promotion, complementing the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship of the other two brands, Raw and SmackDown. January 22, Retrieved May 21, Results Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. The episode aired on April 14, via tape delay. December 7,

The following champion history features the ECW Championship. Pro Wrestling Explore. Dynamite Collision Rampage.

April 29, Ezekiel Jackson would defeat Christian for the tile in an Extreme Rules match. In addition, the entire piece was engraved with a pattern similar to that of a steel cage. December 7, Christian is the longest reigning champion under the WWE banner, with a record of days. The ECW Championship briefly appeared as the sole world title of the Raw brand in as a result of that year's draft. Don Muraco. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Ringside Economy Championship Belt, Multi, 80 lbs. FREE delivery Mar 19 - Triple Crown Tournaments. World Wrestling Entertainment. The title officially gained its "World" status on August 27, after years of being defended internationally against challengers from around the world and remained active until April 11, when World Wrestling Entertainment subsequently purchased the promotion after its closure. Tools Tools.