Triple H issues statement regarding the death of WWE superfan “Sign Guy” Rick Achberger

It was announced on Sunday that Rick Achberger, better known to wrestling fans as the superfan WWE “Sign Guy,” passed away following recent health issues. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque issued a statement via Twitter/X…

“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.”

On the RAW after WrestleMania 21 in 2005, Triple H got right in the face of Achberger at ringside.

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— Triple H (@TripleH) September 28, 2026