While watching the match with my friends, I actually found myself caring for Eugene the character. Not thinking "HHH isn't putting him over right," or "Dinsmore isn't playing this right." I actually thought "HHH is a bastard for treating a retard like that." That's why Eugene is getting over.
On a side note, I realized the other day that Eugene can actually do what the WWE claimed he was going to do. He can help mentally challenged kids feel good about themselves. I considered my late uncle, who had Down's Syndrome and loved wreslting, and he would love Eugene. I can't believe it, but it's true.