Stephanie McMahon calls for Daniel Bryan to surrender the WWE World Heavyweight Title: photos | WWE

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The Authority's Stephanie McMahon arrives at WWE Payback with a big smile on her face …

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“Tonight is a historic night,” Stephanie tells the WWE Universe in Chicago.

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With his wife, Brie Bella, at his side, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan enters the arena.

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Though faced with an impossible choice, The Beard is defiant.

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Stephanie to Bryan: “Are you going to show your future children that you did the right thing … or are you going to be selfish?”

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Bryan responds in turn, and Brie gets a jab in on one of WWE's principal owners.

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Finally,Stephanie demands a decision.

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But that’s when Brie steps in.

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As Bryan considers handing over his title, Brie gets in Stephanie’s face and selflessly quits WWE!

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The beautiful “Total Divas” star doesn't just stop at quitting ...

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... as she proceeds to viciously slap her former boss right across the face!

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Bryan and Brie lead the WWE Universe in a raucous "YES!" chant ...

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... as a shocked Stephanie flees the arena.

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