Triple H has paid tribute to Rick Achberger, the longtime WWE superfan affectionately known as “Sign Guy,” following news of his death.

Achberger’s passing was announced on Sunday, September 27, following recent health issues. His signs and regular appearances at WWE events made him a familiar face to generations of wrestling fans.

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque shared his condolences on X, remembering Achberger’s presence in the crowd over the decades.

“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.”

His tribute reflected the affection for a fan whose enthusiasm became a memorable part of the WWE live experience.

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… pic.twitter.com/tunxfnorgZ

, Triple H (@TripleH) September 28, 2026