Wrestling World Continues To Remember WWE Sign Guy Rick Achberger

Ishaan SharmaSeptember 28, 2026, 7:00 am

The wrestling world continues to remember Rick Achberger, also known as the WWE Sign Guy.

On September 27, Lance Peterson shared the news of Achberger’s passing.

“It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of WWE Sign Guy Rick Achberger, today Sunday 9/27/26. He was an absolute great guy and loved talking with fans at the shows. He tackled some health problems a couple of years ago, but last month began to go downhill rapidly. Rest in peace.”

Achberger was a known figure in the wrestling community. He caught the attention of countless wrestlers with his unique signs on television.

Below are some more reactions to the news of his passing

Today we lost one of wrestling's most iconic fans. He was the red-hat-wearing fella who loved nothing more than showing off his amazing signs, bringing energy and fun to every show he was at. Rest in peace, Rick. Wrestling won't be the same without ya. pic.twitter.com/02g65VCuro

— S. Farrelly (@SFarrellyPro) September 28, 2026

RIP Rick 🖤 https://t.co/H4d8E2dFqJ

— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) September 27, 2026

Meeting Rick years ago was such a full circle moment for me. I grew up laughing at the crazy signs he got on tv… and somehow now, he was making signs for me.

He was always quick to send kind & encouraging messages. I will miss wondering if he’ll be at the show and what he’ll… https://t.co/ggs2APJXj5

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) September 27, 2026

Damn so sad to hear about the passing of WWE Sign Guy Rick Achberger!!

He was always such a sweet, respectful and funny guy!

A true fan and true light in this business that we will all miss dearly.

RIP Rick 💔

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) September 27, 2026

Ahh I hate to hear this.

Rick made an anti-Order 4 sign earlier this year at the first episode of Impact on AMC in Dallas…and I felt so accomplished that the world famous Sign Guy got us.

My thoughts are with his friends and family. ❤️ https://t.co/VzXnF75C4l

— Skyzz (@TheJohnSkyler) September 27, 2026

Oh no. I’m so sad to hear this. Rick was such a sweetheart & always so fun to have in the crowd. Made some of those @wwe house shows all the better. Prayers to his friends and family. He will be missed but not forgotten. 🧑‍🚒🪧♥️ https://t.co/znH7L1VZtp

— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) September 27, 2026

RIP Sign Guy Rick. pic.twitter.com/M3UaYde9GF

— chriSabin (@SuperChrisSabin) September 28, 2026

Ugh, so brutal!! He was the absolute best and was always so fun to interact with during the shows and to chat with after and in between. Incredible person and I will defn miss seeing him at shows. https://t.co/aa2UaZ0ntE

— Tom (@TomPestock) September 27, 2026

I always had a fun time barbing back-and-forth with Rick over his humorous signs (often depicting me in less than flattering ways ha ha) but he was also very kind down to earth guy when you stopped down to talk to him ❤️

RIP to a man with an incredible enthusiasm for our sport https://t.co/9fm21nWAwP

— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) September 27, 2026

Rest in peace Rick ❤️ https://t.co/ZCeTxoTyPt

— 👑 Kimberley Ford 👑 (@RoyaltyCanadian) September 27, 2026

Rick Achberger was one of the best people who supported our shows through the years. He always brought lighthearted humor, positive energy and a genuine love for wrestling. You made the shows brighter just by being there. You’ll be very missed, Rick. ❤️ @RickWWESignGuy pic.twitter.com/siz8MaGkVy

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) September 28, 2026

Rick Achberger, better known as Sign Guy, was the epitome of positivity.

The man loved to have fun & bring joy to others. He always had a smile plastered on his face. His upbeat energy was infectious.

Above all else…he was a good friend & better man.

Rest in power, friend. pic.twitter.com/yCRkUaFenW

— 🤡 FTC – Frank The Clown 🤡 (@FrankTheClown_) September 27, 2026