Can someone explain Abyss to me?

First, let me say, I'm not trying to be condescending or an ass in any way. I just don't understand what people see in his character. He comes off as a cheap Kane/ Mankind rip off. I think he'd be on the same level as Goldust and Hornswoggle (freaky character used for comedy) in WWE.

Someone tell me what it is about him that's got Hogan all hard for him. He's not Horace Hogan wrestling in a mask is he?