Rick Achberger, the wrestling fan known to generations of WWE audiences simply as “Sign Guy,” has passed away. His death was reportedly announced by Lance Petersen, according to multiple wrestling outlets.
Achberger became one of the most recognizable faces in WWE crowds over the years, easily spotted in his signature blue workman shirt and red hat while holding up creative signs during shows. According to Fightful, he attended between 40 and 50 WWE events per year, making him a familiar presence at arenas across the country. He was reportedly last seen at a WWE SmackDown taping on May 1.
News of his passing spread quickly across the wrestling community, with wrestlers and personalities sharing memories of his humor and kindness, according to Ringside News. Wrestling Headlines and eWrestlingNews both confirmed the details of his familiar ringside look and his standing as a dedicated fixture at WWE programming. ProWrestling.net reported that Achberger died on a Sunday, though the exact date of his death was not specified in available reports.
No additional details about his death, including cause, have been made public at this time.
