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Lance Peterson announced the passing of "WWE Sign Guy" Rick Achberger:
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of
— Lance peterson (@SMUheavyweight) September 27, 2026
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.… pic.twitter.com/LPgOp1wRFe
Tributes are pouring in from around the industry, including some touching and some comical posts about Sign Guy and his impact and live events:
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.” ????
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 27, 2026
Gonna miss your silliness bro. ????????✝️❤️
I watched Sign Guy when I was just a kid, I even remember him being interviewed on WWE Confidential.
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 27, 2026
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. https://t.co/HLFPYVLJRK
RIP Rick ???? https://t.co/H4d8E2dFqJ
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) September 27, 2026
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. https://t.co/qvzMcG8Taq
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) September 27, 2026
Rip Rick ???? always clever, always fun and always loved wrestling. Will miss seeing you and your signs at shows. #wwesignguy #signguy pic.twitter.com/u6cxbuB91J
— Austin Romero (aka: Mike Rome) (@AustinMRomero) September 27, 2026
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 ???? https://t.co/exNgcNHJf5
— Stu Bennett ???????????????????????????????????? (@StuBennett) September 27, 2026
???????????? Thank you “sign guy” Rick ???????? https://t.co/vgOwrkKeNj
— Lina Fanene (@LinaFanene) September 27, 2026
Oh no. ???? Rick was such a great dude! This sucks!! https://t.co/BxoPqlDVTv
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) September 27, 2026
PWInsider.com sends our deepest condolences to Achberger's family and friends.
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