The BJW Deathmatch Heavyweight Championship (BJW認定デスマッチヘビー級王座) is a title contested for in the Japanese promotion Big Japan Pro Wrestling. As its name suggests, it is exclusively defended in deathmatches. It was first created in 1998 when The Great Pogo defeated Mitsuhiro Matsunaga in a tournament final. There have been a total of 23 recognized champions who have had a combined 48 official reigns. The current champion is Hideyoshi Kamitani who is in his second reign.

Inaugural tournament

A single elimination tournament was set up to crown the inaugural champion which took place between June 8 and August 9, 1998.

Title history

Combined reigns

As of January 26, 2025.