If I recall correctly, the offset in PSI on the door being pushed OUTWARDS from the cabin and ONTO it's seating is so high that you would need to pull in excess of 200lbs towards you. Maybe more?
Certainly, any time that you hear about pax 'wrestling for the handle' the newspaper reporting will be wrong! It is true that pax nearby will become agitated but, afterwards, the crew will explain it to the pax.