The Sign Guy

WWE Sign Guy
Rick Achburger
by Steve Urena

SU: When were you first exposed to wrestling?

RA: ìI was first exposed to wrestling by watching it on TBS as a kid. Ric
flair, Tommy Rich, Mr. Wrestling 2, the whole bunch. I thought they were
real life superheroes!î SU: Who were some of the wrestlers you admired as a wrestling
fan?

RA: When the WWF began to grow, I was a fan of The Undertaker, Ric Flair,
Mr. Perfect, Razor Ramon, Hogan, man I liked them all. Anybody wrestling
during that time caught my eye as everyone had such unique personalities.î

SU: When was your first wrestling show you attended?

RA: ìyou would have to watch WWE confidential to get the exact date, but I
remember it was in San Antonio, TX. It was a WWF house show with the main
event being The Undertaker against the Ultimate Warrior.î

SU: Did you ever try pursuing pro wrestling as a profession?

RA:ìOh God no! I donít know how they do it. I would not be able to travel
300 days a year and put my body on the line like they do. They truly amaze
me. They beat the hell out of each other night after night. I'm too much of
a wimp to get into the ring with the likes of those guys. ì

SU: Do you follow the independent wrestling scene?

RA: ìNot really. I sometimes go to PCW in Arlington, TX when I need a
wrestling fix. They are quite entertaining!î SU: If so who do you think will be the top stars heading into
2007?

RA: ìHmm, I dont know there are a lot of young talent in the WWE I wish the
best to all of themî

SU: When did you decide you wanted to be known as the WWE sign
guy?

RA: ìI guess it just sort of happened. I was at a WWE event giving someone a
hard time. I was going to the same house show the next night in another
city. I wanted that wrestler to know it was me again so I wore the same red
hat and blue shirt. Since then it kind of stuck. I started bringing signs to
a bunch of shows and people would come up to me and say "hey, you're that
sign guy."

SU: Your Favorite event you have been to?
RA: Jeez. There are so many to choose from. I really liked WM 22, any royal
rumble, and above anything else, I love the house shows!î SU: Your favorite sign you have created?

RA: ìman these are some tough questions. Just off the top of my head I once
made a giant donut with the name "Trish" on it and also made a giant hot dog
with the name "me" on it.î

SU: do you work for the WWE?
RA: ìto clear up all the rumors NO! I do not work for the WWE. This is
completely false. I do not work for them. I'm just a fan who goes to a lot
of WWE shows (about 30 to 40 a year). They do not fly me to cities. I work
in the cellular business. Yes, at times flying, hotels, rent a cars, and
tickets get expensive. Sometimes I scrape by just so I can go to a show and
yell at the superstars.î

SU: Who has been the nicest wrestler you have met?

RA: ìMan they are all pretty nice. I got to meet a lot when the WWE shot
that piece for confidential. Chavo Guererro was very nice and loved that
stuffed pinata with his face on it. Cena is very nice too.

SU: The meanest?

RA: ìThere are several wrestlers I have never met, but i had the crap scared
out of me during shows by the undertaker, mark henry, HHH, and Eddie.î

SU: What do you think of the new ECW and what would u do to fix
it?

RA: ìman I wouldnít know what to do with that I leave that to the
professionals.î

SU: What do you do when your not at WWE events?

RA : ìI also like to go to rock concerts.î

SU: ìHow can fans get in touch with you?- they can go to my "my
space"
page- www.myspace.com/wwesignguy SU: Anything else youíd like to add

RA: ìwhew! this was tougher than i thought! i had to do some thinking!î