"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 22 (Week 44)

Madusa Miceli: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the hottest hour on television, Femme Fatales! I'm your hostess, Madusa Miceli. With me are Renee Young and Melissa Santos! Ladies, last week was the greatest and longest episode we've ever put out with one of the most controversial endings of all time. Kairi Hojo was forced out of this company for ninety days by having to quit the match, when she had it won, because her tag team partner Chelsea Diamond was being attacked on the outside by 'Joshi Mafia!'"

Renee Young: "It was a travesty, indeed. Kairi is gone and Chelsea has an injured neck after a 'Spike Piledriver' through a table!"

Melissa Santos: "That's right. Chelsea suffered a grade one compression of C-3 and C-4 in her cervical spine and is expected to be out for several weeks. This was a result of the 'Piledriver' that Manami Toyota said wouldn't happen if Kairi gave up. What was a dastardly way to win a match! Even worse is that they performed the move after Hojo did as instructed! I've never seen such blatant disregard for another as what we saw last week."

Miceli: "The wrestling world is still reeling. Fans, we have made our new home in Charlotte, NC, as both Femme Fatales and the Show Time Power Hour will be taped at PNC Music Pavilion. Our 'Ladies Night' internet exclusives will continue to be broadcast from WRAL studios in Raleigh, NC. All right, we have another great episode lined up for you this week. We have a couple of debuts here, so let's get to it!"

Just then, "The Bullet Club's" music hit to bring out the entire group, led by "Under Boss" Mio Shirai. Black Widow had a microphone and acted as the spokeswoman for the group (because she speaks English).

Black Widow: "It's time for 'The Bullet Club' to take over NWA: Femme Fatales just like we have at NWA: Show Time. Tonight, our "Under Boss," Mio Shirai, wishes to issue a challenge to her sister Io for the Women's Championship!"

Miceli: "What?! Mio said her fight was not with 'Joshi Mafia!'"

Widow: "It's nothing personal, Io. It's only business. We have agreed to leave your group alone, so long as your group doesn't try to start trouble. But, the Women's Championship is vital to our efforts. So, Io, what's it going to be?"

"Joshi Mafia's" music hit to bring out that entire group. Awesome Kong was acting as the spokeswoman for them.

Awesome Kong: "Well, our 'Boss,' the greatest of all time, Manami Toyota, has spoken. She says, the answer is no!"

Widow: "What's wrong, Toyota?! Afraid that big sister is better than your 'golden child?!' We all know that Mio was the better Shirai. But, people have always coddled Io! That needs to end tonight!"

Kong: "'Boss' Manami says..."

Toyota grabbed the microphone.

Manami Toyota: "You shut up, Black Widow! No title defense tonight!"

With this, Mio Shirai took the microphone and spoke directly to her sister.

Mio Shirai: "Io, anata ga osorete imasu ka? Anata wa watashi ga sekai no mae de anata o kenkyonaru koto o osorete imasu ka? Watashi wa itsumo anata yori mo sugurete imashita! Anata wa sore o shitte iruto watashi wa sore o shitte imasu. Ima wa, sore o shōmei suru tame no jikandesu! Anata no yōna kōi wa yūki o motte iruto watashi ni chokumen shite imasu (Io, are you afraid? Are you afraid that I will humble you in front of the world? I have always been better than you! You know it and I know it. Now, it is time to prove it! Act like you have guts and face me)!"

Io Shirai: "Mio, watashi wa anata o osorete ita koto ga arimasen! Watashi wa itsumo anata yori mo ōkiku, tsuyoku sa rete imasu! Watashi wa itsumo watashitachi ga yatta subete de anata o nagura remashita! Anata wa furui kamo shirenaiga, watashi wa anedesu! Shikashi, watashi wa anata ni kon'ya ni chokumen suru koto wa dekimasen. Anata wa kazokudeari, watashi wa anata o aishiteimasu (Mio, I have never been afraid of you! I have always been bigger and stronger than you! I have always beaten you at everything we did! You may be older, but I am the big sister! However, I cannot face you tonight. You are family and I love you)."

Mio: "Watashi wa mohaya imōto o hanvemasen! Koreijō no kazoku wa arimasen! Anata wa itsumo watashi o kaisai shimashita! Watashi no jikan wa imadesu! Watashi ni chokumen shite iru, anata wa okubyōmono (I have no sister! There is no more family! You have always held me down! My time is now! Face me, you coward)!"

Io: "Anata wa mō imōto o motteinai?! Kore wa anata ga anata no beddo, Mio wa ima, anata ga sore ni ichi shinakereba naranai! Watashi wa okubyōmono, meinu! Watashi wa tatakaitai gozen o shita? ! Ni natte kita monodesu! Shiai sain  ("You have no more sister?! This is what it has come to?! You have made your bed, Mio. Now, you must lie in it! I am no coward, b****! I want to fight! Sign the match)!"

Miceli: Whoa! That got personal in a hurry! Io will defend the title here tonight against Mio in a battle of sisters!"

Young: "Thank God for subtitles! Mio and Io are about to have that sibling rivalry play out in front of the world!"

Santos: "And, Io didn't take too kindly to being called a coward!"

Miceli: "Well, now that's settled. let's go to the ring for our first debut!"

Match One ~ Mystique vs. Lei'D Tapa

Mystique is brand new to the roster and will be joining the bantamweight division. Although, she was taking on the dangerous heavyweight Tapa on this day. Mystique kept the pace quick, sticking and moving against he much larger opponent. Tapa became frustrated very quickly that she was not able to get her hands on Mystique. When Lei'D finally captured mystique, she wailed on her. It looked like the end was near when Tapa got Mystique up for a "Samoan Drop." Mystique wriggled her way out of it and into a "Sunset Bomb" for the surprise pin.

Winner = Mystique by pinfall in 7:34

After the match, Tapa pounced, along with Sarona Snuka and Savelina. They went to town on Mystique. Eventually, fellow Bantamweight Starfire came to Mystique's rescue. She hit Tapa and Snuka with a "Missile Dropkick." She tripped Savelina, then nailed a "basement Dropkick" on her. "Malietoas" retreated to the outside, but were hopping mad that Starfire had interfered in their beat down of the newcomer. Starfire called them back into the ring as Mystique recovered and challenged them as well. Snuka and company backed off, but Sarona mouthed the words, "Your day is coming," as they walked away.

Miceli: "That was a hot little first match, and it looks like we have ourselves a little rivalry brewing. I know that Starfire and Mystique used to wrestle together in Mexico. I guess that friendship will carry over to Femme Fatales."

Young: "It better. They'll need to watch each other's backs now that they've raised the ire of the Polynesians!"

Santos: "What a contrast in styles as well. The smaller luchadoras taking on the big, bruising islanders! That would make for a great tag team match!"

Miceli: "We'll be back after the break."

Miceli: "We're back! The bantamweights will be featured once again, as two new ladies will make their debuts in this next match!"

Match Two ~ Miyako Matsumoto vs. Natsumi Maki

This was a fantastic match between two well-trained puro stars with similar backgrounds and stature. This match was a literal stalemate. They matched each other move for move, hold for hold. Maki had Matsumoto trapped in an "Argentine Leglock" when time expired.

Winner = time limit draw in 10:00

Both ladies shook hands and bowed to one another after the match.

Miceli: "What a match from two great young stars! We could see a lot out of both in the very near future!"

Young: "It's nice to see a match so hard-fought, but so cleanly fought at the same time. And, the show of respect at the end was great to see!"

Santos: "Two young wrestlers who looked like veterans out there!"

Miceli: "After the break, we'll have an exclusive interview with Kairi Hojo and Chelsea Diamond in the aftermath of that 'Loser Leaves Town' debacle last week. Stay tuned."

Miceli: "Fans, Chiho Nishimori went to Kairi Hojo and Chelsea Diamond's condo earlier today to speak with both after the events of last week. Let's take you to that exclusive interview."

Chiho Nishimori: "I am here with Kairi Hojo and Chelsea Diamond, collectively known as 'Candy Crush.' Chelsea, first of all, will you update us as to your condition after being the victim of a 'Spike Piledriver' through a table last week?"

Chelsea Diamond: "You'll have to excuse my voice. It's a little difficult to talk right now. But, my neck was jammed into the table, which broke. Then, my body was folded in half under the pressure and all my weight was on my head. I suffered a grade one compression of the third and fourth vertebrae in my neck. The doctors tell me that I will have to undergo physical therapy and chiropractic care for at least six weeks. I will be re-assessed then and they'll let me know if I am able to wrestle again and when."

Nishimori: "This was such a senseless injury. Manami Toyota threatened Kairi into quitting the match, and then still hit the move. What is going through your mind right now?"

Diamond: "My motivation is to get back to one hundred percent, so that I can take out my revenge on 'Joshi Mafia.' I am laser focused on that one goal right now. They will pay for what they've done to me and to Kairi."

Nishimori: "I am not alone in wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery."

Diamond: "Thank you, Chiho. I also want to thank the fans, who have sent me countless tweets and messages with their 'get well' wishes. I am grateful for all the love you've shown me. I will be back and I'll be better than ever."

Nishimori: "Kairi, anata wa sore ga anata ga kongo 3kagetsu-kan torikun ga dekinai koto o shitte dō kanjiru ka watashi ni iu koto ga dekimasu ka (Kairi, can you tell me how it feels knowing that you cannot wrestle for the next three months)?"

Kairi Hojo: "Sore wa chōgenjitsutekidesu. Watashi wa mada seikaku ni watashi ga dono yō ni kanjiru ka kotoba ni suru koto wa dekimasen. Watashi wa chūkūdesu. Watashi wa shibirete imasu. Puroresu wa watashinojinseidesu (It is surreal. I still cannot put into words exactly how I feel. I am hollow. I am numb. Pro wrestling is my whole life)."

Nishimori: "Saiaku no bubun wa, anata ga shiai wa katte ita to iu kotodesu. Anata wa tonikaku kanojo o fushō shita anata no yūjin to `joshi Mafia' o hozon suru tame ni teishutsu suru koto o yoginaku sa retanode, anata dake ushinaimashita (The worst part is that you had the match won. You only lost because you were forced to submit to save your friend and 'Joshi Mafia' injured her anyway)."

Hojo: "Sore wa watashi no shin'yū ga watashi no kōza ni kega o shita koto o shitte, saiaku no jitai ga itaidesu. Watashi wa nani ga dekiru mono wa nani mo arimasendeshita. Watashi wa kēji no naka ni tojikome raremashita. Wareware wa ryōhō no muryokudeshita. Ima, watashi wa kanojo no adawoutsu tame ni muryokudesu. Watashi wa 3kagetsu de watashi no hōfuku o motte imasu (That hurts the worst, knowing that my best friend was hurt on my account. There was nothing I could do. I was trapped inside the cage. We were both helpless. Now, I am helpless to avenge her. I will have my retribution in three months)."

Nishimori: "Anata ga ofu ni kono-jikan no yotei wa arimasu ka (Do you have any plans for this time off)?"

Hojo: "Watashi wa Cherushī ga yoku eru no o tasukeru tsumorida to watashi wa muzukashiku Watashi ga ima made no jinsei de motte iru yori mo kunren suru tsumoridesu. Watashi ga modotta toki, sekai wa Kairi Hōjō no chūshin-bu ni aratana hi ga hyōji sa remasu (I am going to help Chelsea get better and I am going to train harder than I ever have in my life. When I return, the world will see a new fire in the heart of Kairi Hojo)!"

Nishimori: "Arigatōgozaimashita (Thank you). Madusa, back to you."

Miceli: "Poignant and heartfelt words from both members of 'Candy Crush.' Godspeed to Chelsea and Kairi."

Young: "Yes! We're praying for a speedy recovery for Chelsea and a speedy three months for Kairi."

Santos: "It won't be the same around here without either wrestler, but, especially Kairi Hojo, who has been on fire in the ring for several months now. She might be the best women's wrestler on the planet from bell to bell."

Miceli: "Fans, back to the ring for a special trainee exhibition!"

Match Three (exhibition): Ariel Toombs & Noelle Foley vs. Mika Rotundo & Bianca Carelli

These four are preparing to be a part of the first graduating class of the "Show Time Dojo" developmental program. They put on a great match. Toombs, in particular, was impressive, as she has been a feature in the last few weeks with her feud against NWA: HAWK stars Alexa Bliss and Charlotte and her friendship with HAWK's Alpha Female. Foley took quite a bit of punishment in this match. There was one sequence where she got free from Rotundo and went for a tag, but Toombs had been pulled out of the corner by Carelli, unbeknownst to Noelle. She continued to fight to get out of trouble. At that point, Charlotte and Alexa Bliss came to the ring and began to talk to Foley. Bliss was heard saying, "We told you she'd do it!" Charlotte added, "She abandoned you, just like we said she'd do!"

Foley kept fighting as Toombs began to have words with Bliss and Charlotte. Foley again went for a tag, but Ariel was arguing with Charlotte and missed it. Carelli and Rotundo pulled Foley back to their corner and maintained the referee's attention as Charlotte and Alexa attacked Ariel. They slammed her into the barricade, then threw her onto the apron in her corner. Foley had knocked Carelli down with a hard knee strike. She then stumbled over to her corner to see Toombs slumped against the ropes. Foley very forcible tagged Toombs and threw her into the ring. Noelle seethed as she picked Ariel up, kicked her in the gut, then planted her into the canvas with a "Double Underhook Ganzo Powerbomb." Toombs was out of it as Foley yelled to her opponents, "She's yours!" Noelle then walked away with Alexa and Charlotte behind her. The fans booed vehemently as Rotundo implored Carelli to make the cover, which she did.

Winners = Mika Rotundo & Bianca Carelli by pinfall in 6:51

Miceli: "Noelle Foley just turned on Ariel Toombs right in the middle of the ring!"

Young: "If I didn't know better, I'd say that Charlotte and Alexa Bliss had gotten to Foley before the match!"

Santos: "Yes! They kept saying, "We told you so!," and kept yammering on about Toombs "abandoning" Foley. They have brainwashed her!"

Miceli: "Fans, we have to take a commercial break. When we return, the Women's Championship is on the line!"

Miceli: "We are back and this is going to be an epic main event! it's sister vs. sister. it's 'Joshi Mafia' against 'The Bullet Club.' Two factions want control of NWA: Femme Fatales. 'Joshi Mafia' has dominated the scene since day one. 'Bullet Club' looks to be taking over the entire sport with the McMahon family footing the bill. Fans, we don't make it a habit to cheer for 'Joshi Mafia,' but, against 'Bullet Club,' we'll pull for anyone! Let's go to Ring Announcer Jessica Rose for the introductions!"

Match Four ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Women's Championship ~ Io Shirai with "The Boss" Manami Toyota vs. "Under Boss" Mio Shirai with Black Widow and Yellow Barbie

This was a titanic struggle. Io was tentative at first. But, once her blood got boiling, she got her head into the match quickly. Io and Mio countered every counter. They know each other's offense so well. They have wrestled together almost since day one. Mio was the aggressor. Io was the more athletic of the two. Mio is a precise technician, though. She is lethal in the ring when she wishes to be. After trading unsuccessful submissions, both ladies traded finishers and both kicked out. This was becoming a battle of wills. Io bloodied Mio with a series of knees to the head in one brutal section of the match. The referee (Carly Rae) was inadvertently struck after Mio ducked a dive by Io. Io kept the advantage and hit her "Moonsault" finish. She covered Mio for an eternity. A second referee (Nikkon Lee) finally ran down and made the count, but was pulled out of the ring and blasted by Black Widow. Just then, "Bullet Club" member and NWA: Wild West contracted talent "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson ran to the ring and hit Io with the "Stun Gun." Mio then scaled the ropes and landed a "Moonsault" on Io. Suspended referee Summer Rae ran down to the ring and made the three-count.

Winner and NEW NWA: Femme Fatales Women's Champion = Mio Shirai by pinfall in 20:18

Commissioner Yuzuki Aikawa and Deputy Commissioner Fuka Kakimoto came out to protest the result. NWA: Show Time Commissioner Scott Hall came out with Stephanie McMahon to announce that an injunction was filed to reinstate Summer Rae as a referee and that she was licensed and legal. So, it seems that the match result would stand.

Miceli: "More 'Bullet Club' shenanigans! I can't believe it!"

Young: "And, to add insult to injury, Io Shirai was pinned, by her sister, using her own finisher against her!"

Santos: "This is a travesty! 'Bullet Club' is one step closer to total domination of the Richards owned companies!"

"Bullet Club" walked triumphantly back to the locker room area, where a bloodied Mio sat down for a championship celebration.

Miceli: "This is bad news for us all, folks. 'The Bullet Club' is getting stronger by the week! It looks like their takeover effort is building steam. We are going to have to figure out a way to turn the tide. Well, we're out of time this week. Please join us this coming Monday, Memorial Day, for the next installment of NWA: World of Wrestling, entitled 'Spring Stampede II.' Brock Lesnar will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and Taeler Hendrix will defend the Women's Championship. We will have a presence there as well. Come back and see us next Thursday on TNT for more Femme Fatales! For Renee Young and Melissa Santos, I'm Madusa Miceli. Keep on rockin' and rollin'!"

About thirty minutes after the program went off the air, a fan tweeted this picture from the PNC Music Pavilion commissary:

(Noelle Foley and Charlotte)