John Cena leads tributes to ‘WWE Sign Guy’, the late Rick Achberger

Earlier yesterday (Sept. 27) in what will always be remembered as a somber day for pro wrestling fans, Josh shared about the death of Rick Achberger, better known as WWE Sign Guy. Absolute legend Rest in peace Sign Guy ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8ZLlbz3uds — THE BOULDER 🪨 (@BASINGSEGRAPS) September 27, 2026 Many WWE fixtures have commented on Achberger’s impact on them and their work since news of his passing hit Sunday afternoon. Fittingly for someone who was so identified with “the WWE Universe”, John Cena was among them, summing up what Sigh Guy meant to the pro wrestling community: I consider our audience our biggest superstars. Rick Achberger worked as hard as any one of us to spread joy and encourage escaping whatever burden life threw you. Loss affects us all differently. As I process this, I choose to reflect on “Sign Guy” ALWAYS making my days better. I consider our audience our biggest superstars. Rick Achberger worked as hard as any one of us to spread joy and encourage escap