Earlier yesterday (Sept. 27) in what will always be remembered as a somber day for pro wrestling fans, Josh shared about the death of Rick Achberger, better known as WWE Sign Guy.
Many WWE fixtures have commented on Achberger’s impact on them and their work since news of his passing hit Sunday afternoon. Fittingly for someone who was so identified with “the WWE Universe”, John Cena was among them, summing up what Sigh Guy meant to
the pro wrestling community:
I consider our audience our biggest superstars. Rick Achberger worked as hard as any one of us to spread joy and encourage escaping whatever burden life threw you. Loss affects us all differently. As I process this, I choose to reflect on “Sign Guy” ALWAYS making my days better.
Chief Content Officer and WWE Hall of Famer Paul “Triple H” Levesque also reflected on Achberger and his relationship to the product:
Saddened to hear of the death of Rick Achberger, known to the WWE Universe as ‘Sign Guy.’ For decades, Rick was a fixture at events holding a sign that expressed exactly how he felt about you that given evening. He will be missed by the entire @WWE family. We send condolences to his family and friends
Bayley posted a personal remembrance with Achberger:
I watched Sign Guy when I was just a kid, I even remember him being interviewed on WWE Confidential.
Felt like I really made it when he started making signs for me.
I’m so thankful for all the fun memories we have throughout the years. The wrestling world will miss you, Rick.
Earlier on Sunday, Big E reposted the original announcement with his own thought:
Very sorry to hear of Sign Guy’s passing. Always looked forward to seeing his signature red hat and blue shirt. Our interactions were always fun and light-hearted. My sincerest condolences to Rick and his loved ones.
Wade Barrett also reposted Peterson’s announcement, adding:
Top dude, who made me laugh from both an in-ring and a desk perspective many times over the years. You’ll be missed, Sign Guy Rick 🍻
Rhea Ripley offered her condolences:
RIP ‘sign guy’! Its hurts my heart to know that all the cheeky and smart ass interactions we had at the shows together are now just memories… Your presence and hilarious signs always made house shows & tvs so much more fun! Rest in peace my dude 🖤
Gregory “Hurricane” Helms posted:
WWE Sign Guy got me good at a house show once. It was during my Gregory Helms run, he had a sign that read “HELMS IS GOD.” As I went to acknowledge that, he unfolded the rest of the sign so that it read “HELMS IS GOD … AWFUL.” 🤣
Gonna miss your silliness bro. 🙏🏻✝️❤️
JBL shared:
Sign guy was a good guy, very clever and helped the wrestling business, I really enjoyed him being at events and later got to know him- my signs were not funny….. (I always said that to him). RIP my friend.
And Alexa Bliss and Mike Rome tag-teamed a farewell:
Here’s to one of us for a legendary run. Hope to see you ringside in the next life, Sign Guy.
