4 takeaways from John Cena's return on the Christmas edition of Raw

#3 CM Punk is still adored by fans in Chicago

CM Punk is a Chicago native

CM Punk was very popular and his popularity sky-rocketed after he won the WWE championship from John Cena at the 2011 Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in his hometown of Chicago. His final WWE television appearance was at the 2014 Royal Rumble event in which he was drawn entry number one. The following night on Raw Punk did not show up despite being advertised for the event. Punk had legitimately walked out after telling Vince McMahon and Triple H that he was "going home".

In Chicago, the fans loved CM Punk even when he played "heel". Chants of "CM Punk" would almost blow the roof of the arena whenever his music played. Even after his departure, there have been a few times when fans have chanted his name whenever Raw broadcasted live from the Allstate Arena.

This past Monday night was no different as the fans in the arena interrupted Elias with chants of "CM Punk" when he attempted to sing. He retaliated by saying he was damn sure Punk would not interrupt him. Cena caught unawares by the chants, backed the fans by saying Chicago loves their fellow "Chicagonians".