"Show Time Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number Eight (Week 16)

The episode began with a special video package that highlighted the "Femme Fatales Top Gun" tournament, which was won by Io Shirai.

Madusa Miceli: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the hottest hour on television, Show Time Femme Fatales! I'm your hostess, Madusa Miceli. With me, as always, are my luscious co-hostesses Melissa Santos and Noel Harlow. Ladies, a lot has gone on in the past few weeks here in the Femme Fatales division. We haven't been able to catch up on most of it, due in part to the 'Top Gun' tournament that Io Shirai won last week through all sorts of chicanery. Melissa, let's talk about some of the stuff that's gone down."

Melissa Santos: "Madusa, it all started several weeks ago when Ludark Shaitan turned on her 'Broken Toys' stable mates, specifically Skarlett, and joined 'diabolico.' Those two groups have been tearing up the live event circuit against each other. Then, we had the much-publicized infighting of 'Joshi Mafia,' which ultimately saw 'Candy Crush' ousted from the group after beating the Shirai sisters. Of course, Kairi and Chelsea went on to win the NWA: Show Time Women's Tag Team Championship from them. 'Joshi Mafia' took another hit when Yumi Ohka defeated Mika Nagano for the Femme Fatales Championship. As a side note, I've heard that Aja Kong is going to designate Mika for the new Bantamweight class to gain another championship for the 'Mafia.' Oh yeah, after Hikaru Shida joined 'Joshi Mafia,' Tsukasa Fujimoto formed a group comprised of  Pro Wrestling WAVE originals Ohka, Arisa Nakajima, and Nagisa Nozaki. Noel, I'm out of breath. Take over for me!"

Noel Harlow: "You've covered most of it, but there has been at least a couple of more developments this past week. I'm hearing that 'Broken toys' is no longer a functioning faction, or at least not by that name. They have added Tracy Wayne and have gone back to their 'Gothic Goddesses' namesake. Skarlett and 'Evil Angel' Shax have left the group. I spoke with Shax a couple of days ago. She indicated that she and Skarlett have formed a new stable with the now-former member of 'British Bombshells,' Winter. Shax stated that the three share a common bond of the 'black art,' as she put it. I think they may be known henceforth as 'The Coven.' That should be interesting. 'Twin Lizzie' has been slightly modified. Lizzie Valentine has left the team. More about her in a moment. Lizzie Parris was signed and is now teaming with Lizzie Raze, which makes much more sense from a style standpoint. Ms. Valentine has formed a group of her own. She is now calling herself 'LJ Valentine' and has joined forces with Kelly Klein, Alexia Nicole, Samantha Lane, and newcomer Candy Cartwright, to form 'High Society.' Su Yung is not a part of the group. She is still under contract, but has been MIA for several weeks. Well, I think that about covers it!"

Miceli: "All that just goes to prove that there is never a dull moment in the Femme Fatales division! Now that the world has been caught up, let's go to Nina Samuels for the introductions to our first match!"

Match One ~ "She Wolves"--Hania the Huntress & "Nordic Valkyrie" Nina vs. Black Lotus & a mystery partner

Black Lotus requested a tag team match for the show, though she has never gotten along with anyone she was paired with. She grabbed a microphone in a rare move.

Black Lotus: "It seems that everyone in this ladies division has joined a group. They think there is power in numbers. Well, my number was always one. I am a lone soldier, and I liked it that way. But, someone came across my path a few weeks ago. This is someone who has always been capable in the ring, but lacked focus and direction. She was part of a laughable group that paraded around like cheerleaders. She was not taken seriously, nor should she have been. I took her aside and began to disciple her in my ways. She was proficient in the martial arts before. Now, she has become a master. Su Yung is dead. 'Sakura' has taken her place. We are 'Kunoichi Blade!'"

Miceli: "What?! Is this where Su Yung has been?!"

The former Su Yung came walking out intently, with a completely different look and attitude. She joined Black Lotus in the ring, bowed to her, then nearly kicked Nina's head off her shoulders. Lotus took out Hania while Sakura made the cover.

Winners = "Kunoichi Blade" by pinfall in :08.

Miceli: "Wow! This team looks serious! I do know that the word kunoichi refers to a female ninja, so they are 'Ninja Blade,' for all intents and purposes."

Santos: "Well, if this match was any indication, Sakura is a different person now. Perhaps Su Yung truly is dead."

Harlow: "Sakura and Lotus look to be a force in the tag team division. They took out an established team in the 'She Wolves,' and they did it in eight seconds, officially."

Miceli: "My guess is that we'll be hearing from them a lot more in the future. We'll go back to the ring after the break."

Match Two ~ Twelve-Woman Tag Team match ~ 235, Mika Iida, Korahu Hinata, Maya Yukihi, Yuka Sakazaki, & Sumire Natsu vs. Mayumi Hashiba, Riho, "Happy Makers"--Aoi Kizuki & Sayaka Obihiro, Makoto, & Kaho Kobayashi

This was a match to feature nearly all of NWA: Show Time's new Bantamweight signees (Micro was left out for this match). The participants were drawn at random. The action took place more in the air than on the mat. Even the three 132-lb. (maximum weight for the class) ladies were showing their aerial prowess. This match gave us insight into the quality of matches we should expect from this new weight class. I think the Bantamweights, much like the Cruiserweight division for WCW, will set the tone for live events and episodic television in the near future. The action was too fast to call. Ultimately, Aoi Kizuki and Makoto shined for their team. Natsu and Iida also were standouts in this match. During the contest, Rima Fakih and "The Harem" came to ringside and observed. Young Yuka Sakazaki seemed to be particularly drawn in by them. In fact, that distraction cost her team the match, as she was pinned by Makoto after an "Arabesque."

Winners = Mayumi Hashiba, Riho, "Happy Makers," Makoto, & Kaho Kobayashi by pinfall in 15:47

Fakih instructed "Harem" members Jasmin Areebi and Jamilia Craft to assist Sakazaki back to the dressing room.

Miceli: "That was a fantastic match! They were all over the place!"

Santos: "We'll be looking for big things from the Bantamweights!"

Harlow: "You said it. They can really put on a show. Although, it did seem that the smallest of the bunch, Yuka Sakazaki, got caught up with Rima Fakih and her group.  It makes me wonder what 'The Harem' wants with Sakazaki."

Miceli: "I was thinking the same thing. Fans, Chanel is backstage with Femme Fatales Champion Yumi Ohka and Tag Team Champions 'Candy Crush.' Chanel?"

Chanel: "Ladies, you have taken two championships from the vaunted 'Joshi Mafia' in recent weeks. First of all, congratulations! Secondly, what are your plans now that you have become 'the hunted?'"

Yumi Ohka (through an interpreter): "'Joshi Mafia' has held these championships without honor. I will bring honor to this title. I will defend it anywhere against anyone worthy to challenge. The fans will be proud of this title. I pledge to make this title mean something to the world."

Chelsea Diamond: "We share the same goal. 'Joshi Mafia' has run things for long enough. Kairi and I are sad to say that we were a part of them for a short while. Now, that we have gotten free from Aja and the rest, we make it our mission to defend these championships with integrity, against all competition. We can promise you one thing. 'Joshi Mafia' will never hold these championships again."

Kairi Hojo (through an interpreter): "We will bring respect and honor to these titles. We will work harder than anyone in this company to defend them proudly."

Chanel: "Ladies, you know that 'Joshi Mafia' will stop at nothing to regain both championships. What is your plan for keeping them at bay?"

Chelsea: "We will have a little help from our friends in that department. 'Stardom Strong' and 'WAVE' have pledged their support to us. All of us together can defeat 'Joshi Mafia.' They have kept themselves at the top for so long because they work as a unit. Their numbers overpower their opponents, so they impose their will. Well, no more. 'Candy Crush,' 'WAVE,' and 'Stardom Strong' have banded together. With 'Joshi no Densetsu' watching our backs as well, the 'Mafia's' days of bullying are over!"

Hojo & Ohka: "Hai (Yes)!"

Chanel: "There you have it. It looks like the numbers are about to start working against 'Joshi Mafia' for a change. Back to you, Madusa."

Miceli: "Thanks, Chanel. After the commercial break, we'll go back to the ring. Stay with us!"

Match Three ~ Bantamweight exhibition ~ Mika Nagano vs. Micro

As a continuing effort to introduce the Bantamweight class, this match was held. Micro is the only newly contracted talent not featured in the twelve-woman tag team match earlier. Mika Nagano is a member of "Joshi Mafia" and has been directed by "Godmother" Aja Kong to bring the Bantamweight Championship to "Joshi Mafia." She destroyed Micro with her MMA knowledge. Nagano showed no mercy in laying in kicks, strikes, punches, chops, and everything else she could think of. Micro was bounced around the ring like a ragdoll, before she finally submitted to Nagano's "Fujiwara Armbar."

Winner = Mika Nagano by submission in 8:22

Awesome Kong mocked Micro and pandered to the ringside camera.

Awesome Kong: "That's how 'Joshi Mafia' gets it done! We ain't going nowhere!"

Miceli: "That was impressive! Nagano absolutely obliterated Micro! 'Joshi Mafia' is still in the 'alpha dog' position."

Santos: "Yes, they are. That match was a statement to the fact that they are not going away without a fight."

Harlow: "That was scary good from Nagano. Micro is no pushover, but she looked like she was in her first match and Nagano was on top of her game!"

All of "Joshi Mafia" came to the ring. Awesome Kong had a microphone.

Kong: "What you just witnessed was 'Joshi Mafia' serving notice to the rest of the locker room. We don't care how many teams band together against us. We can't be stopped! We won't be stopped! We're also out here to make an announcement. We want Commissioner Aikawa and her flunky Fuka out here now!"

Commissioner Yuzuki Aikawa and Deputy Commissioner Fuka Kakimoto came to ringside.

Kong: "Io Shirai beat the entire roster to become the 'Top Gun.' That guarantees her the match of her choosing. So, you two better lesson up. Here it is. Io Shirai wants Manami Toyota for the Women's Championship next week!"

Yuzuki Aikawa: "That can be arranged."

Kong: "I'm not done yet! 'Joshi no Densetsu' is barred from ringside. 'Stardom Strong' is barred from ringside. 'WAVE' is barred from ringside. 'Candy Crush' is barred from ringside."

Aikawa: "That can be arranged."

Kong: "I'm still not done! Io wants a match with no disqualification and no countout!"

Aikawa: "That can be arranged."

Kong: "One more thing. When Io wins the match, Toyota must retire from pro wrestling!"

Aikawa: "I will not sign that stipulation. Manami has no reason to put her career on the line."

Manami Toyota's music hit to a raucous ovation.

Manami Toyota (through an interpreter): "I will agree, if 'Joshi Mafia' is barred from ringside too."

Aikawa: "That certainly can be arranged, if you wish."

"Joshi Mafia" was livid, but agreed.

Kong: "Fine! Sign the match!"

Toyota: "One more thing. If I win, Kairi Hojo will wrestle Io Shirai one more time, but it will be in a '60-minute Ironwoman' match with no outside interference. If Kairi wins, 'Joshi Mafia' must disband forever!"

"Joshi Mafia" was once again livid.

Kong: "No way! It's not gonna happen!"

Toyota: "I guess 'Joshi Mafia' is a bunch of cowards after all."

Kong: "You know what? Fine. Dig your own grave! Sign the match, Commish!" 

Miceli: "Holy crap! That's huge! Manami Toyota is putting her career and her championship on the line next week!"

Santos: "I don't know if this is wise on her part. But, I would love to see the first ever '60-minute Ironwoman' match! That would be match of the year for sure!"

Harlow: "My head is spinning right now. On the one hand, Manami Toyota may wrestle her last match next Thursday. On the other hand, 'Joshi Mafia' may be forced to disband!"

Miceli: "Well fans, as if you weren't going to watch next week. Yeah, right! Now, you have that much more of a reason to tune into TNT for Show Time Femme Fatales next week! Don't forget about the Show Time Power Hour over on TBS every Tuesday as well! For Melissa Santos and Noel Harlow, I'm Madusa Miceli. Keep on rockin' and rollin!'"