He has kinda won me over. He isn't that bad in the ring and his promo skill has been improving. It still freaks me out how pale his skin is though.
I just like that he is different.
Wrestling is full of guys who look the part. Sheamus looks out of place, but is strong and quick for a guy his size. His matches will never be 10 out of 10 but his matches are never aweful either.
Sheamus, Drew, Miz, Swagger, Morrison, Kofi, Ted Dibiase, Cody Rhodes and the NXT guys etc are all important to WWE and over the next 3 years they will be sink or swim.
There is something refreshing about creating new champions.... and not just recylcing. If it doesn't work you have guys like Edge, Taker, Cena, Orton & HHH to back them up