"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 43 (Week 85)

Madusa Miceli: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the hottest hour on television, Femme Fatales! I'm your hostess, Madusa Miceli. With me are my lovely co-hostesses, Renee Young and Melissa Santos! Ladies, we've got a barnburner lined up tonight!"

Renee Young: "Yes, we do! AJ Lee will get her shot to win a wrestler's contract if she can win her match tonight!"

Melissa Santos: "Also, we'll crown a new Bantamweight Champion in a 'Battle Royal' tonight!"

Miceli: "Yep! As you all know, Makoto was stripped of the championship last week by Commissioner Yuzuki Aikawa. She subsequently was traded to NWA: HAWK as a result of her behavior! To add insult to injury, three mysterious ladies attacked Makoto after she was ushered out of the building by Security. We still don't know their identities, although one of them looked like Saori Anou. Nevertheless, Commissioner Aikawa decided to have a 'Battle Royal' tonight to determine the new Champion! Also, Queen Maya will defend the Heavyweight Championship in an open challenge. Plus, our first match is the six-woman challenge made last week! Jessica Rose is standing by in the ring with the call. Let's go to her now!"

Match One ~ "Belleza Escondida (Hidden Beauty)"--Sexy Flor, Lluvia, & Zeuxis vs. "Curvas Peligrosas (Dangerous Curves)"--Shani, La Hiedra, & Goya Kong

This match did not resemble a typical lucha libre battle for much of the action. It looked more like a gang of alley cats fighting over a hambone. These six ladies tore into each other with ferocity. Goya Kong was the difference maker in this match, as she squashed Lluvia with a "Superfly Leap" for the win.

Winners = "Curvas Peligrosas" by pinfall in 8:14

Miceli: "Impressive outing for 'Curvas Peligrosas!'"

Young: "Especially Goya Kong! She is huge!"

Santos: "Goya Kong and the Tag Team Champions are a force right now!"

"Curvas Peligrosas" celebrated to the back as "Belleza Escondida" recovered.

Miceli: "Fans, we'll be back in a moment with Queen Maya's open challenge!"

Miceli: "We're back! Queen Maya is in the ring beckoning anyone to accept her challenge to a fight. Let's see who takes her up on the offer!"

Match Two ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Heavyweight Championship ~ "Open Challenge" match ~ Queen Maya vs. ?

Queen Maya stalked around the ring yelling that no one was woman enough to challenge her. She waited to see who would accept. Suddenly, this entrance theme began to play:

Charlotte Flair came out to a huge ovation. She weighs in at 145 lbs., the minimum required to wrestle at the Heavyweight level. Charlotte outclassed Maya with her speed, athleticism, and catlike reflexes. Maya got in her offense, but the night belonged to Charlotte. She eventually got the tapout after impressively locking in the "Figure Eight" on the long-limbed Maya.

Winner and NEW NWA: Femme Fatales Heavyweight Champion = Charlotte Flair by submission in 10:54

Miceli: "Charlotte Flair has won her first title match in the company!"

Young: "This also represents the first championship by one of the 'Four Horsewomen!'"

Santos: "I still can't believe she got Queen Maya on the 'Figure Eight!' That was super dope!"

The rest of the "Horsewomen" joined Charlotte in the ring to celebrate.

Miceli: "Well deserved victory by the daughter of the 'Nature Boy!' She's the queen of the 'Queen City,' all right! Fans, we have to take a break! When we return, we'll hear from Commissioner Aikawa about AJ Lee's shot to get back into Femme Fatales! Stay with us!"

Miceli: "We're back. Earlier today, Lillian Garcia sat down with Commissioner Aikawa to discuss AJ Lee's match tonight, one that, if she wins, will guarantee her a roster spot as a wrestler. Let's take you to that now."

Lillian Garcia: "I'm here with NWA: Femme Fatales Commissioner Yuzuki Aikawa. Commissioner, last week AJ Lee shocked the whole by coming to your office and requesting another chance to return to this organization. Why did you grant her request?"

Yuzuki Aikawa: "There is but one reason. AJ actually said one thing last week that was true. She is a legitimate draw and one of the most popular women's wrestlers of the last decade. I thought it prudent to give her one last opportunity to succeed in this company."

Garcia: "Given AJ's recent behavior, which is what got her fired in the first place, can you accommodate her volatile nature?"

Aikawa: "It was becoming a strain in the office. AJ had become very erratic and unstable. But, she will not be in power, if she wins the match at all. So, unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and will be punished."

Garcia: "It was clear that you were becoming more and more annoyed with AJ Lee as the weeks wore on."

Aikawa: "She began to take credit for my hard work. She also began making decisions that were not necessarily in the best interests of Femme Fatales. I saw the writing on the wall and knew her demise was only a matter of time."

Garcia: "If she does win, how do you plan to keep AJ in check?"

Aikawa: "The fact of the matter is that AJ Lee no longer has any authority in this company. She no longer can wield any power and, thus, will not be able to make decisions that compromise this company in any way. If she comes back as a wrestler, she will be expected to take direction just as everyone else does."

Garcia: "Is it safe to say that you may be rooting against an AJ Lee victory here tonight?"

Aikawa: "No. I would never openly wish for someone to fail. I hope AJ Lee succeeds. However, I cannot say that I will be cheering her either."

Garcia: "Now, you have been very tight-lipped about AJ Lee's opponent here tonight. Do you care to divulge that information to me?"

Aikawa: "I will let the identity of AJ's opponent remain a secret until she makes her entrance. But, I will say that this competitor personally came to me and asked for the match. She is a worthy adversary. That is all I will say about her."

Garcia: "Fair enough. Commissioner, thank you for your time."

Aikawa: "Thank you, Lillian."

Garcia: "Madusa, back to you."

Miceli: "So, we'll see what AJ Lee's future holds in just a bit. But now, we have to crown a new Bantamweight Champion. Commissioner Aikawa has allowed any eligible Bantamweight to petition to get themselves into this 'Battle Royal' since late last week. Let's see how many ladies will be vying for the championship!"

Match Three ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Championship ~ "Battle Royal" ~ Competitors: Sumire Natsu, Kaho Kobayashi, "Dark Angel" Sarah Stock, Thea Trinidad, Ivelisse Velez, "The Glampire" Paige, "Simply Ravishing" Merissa Rude, Abbie Belle Windham, "Hotrod" Ariel Piper, Kris Wolf, Mayu Iwatani, Maya Yukihi, Remie Asuka, Misaki Ohata, Miyako Matsumoto, Mika Rotunda, "Diamond Doll" Brittany Page, "Canadian Cobra" Bianca Carelli, Alexandra Hart, Rachael Ellering, Whiplash, Saori Anou, Mizuki Arai, Tam Nakano, Tae Honma

The ring was jammed packed to begin the match, but quickly began to disperse after the action. Several feuds played out and cost competitors the match due to their animosity. Members of "The Four Horsewomen" and "International Bad Girls Club" all eliminated themselves and took their fight through the crowd. Ditto for Kris Wolf and Mayu Iwatani. In fact, "Oedo Tai" hit ringside and jumped Mayu, only to be thwarted by "Joshi Mafia." The three mysterious women who attacked Makoto were revealed as Saori Anou (with a new look), Mizuki Arai, and Tam Nakano. They were joined by apparent friend and partner Tae Honma. They had a strong showing for themselves, as Anou and Honma made it into the final five competitors, along with Sumire Natsu, Kaho Kobayashi, and Maya Yukihi. Yukihi and Honma were struggling by the ropes and both inadvertently toppled over, leaving the match with three competitors. Sumire Natsu berated and ordered Kaho Kobayashi to eliminate Saori Anou while she took a breather. Kaho looked to comply at first. But, she surprisingly grabbed Natsu and dumped her over the top rope to a loud roar. Natsu was shocked as she jumped up from the floor. Kaho began yelling at Sumire as the fans continued to cheer. Anou took the opportunity to sling a distracted Kobayashi over the top. Natsu grabbed Kaho's arm to keep her from balancing herself and she toppled to the floor.

Winner and NEW NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Champion = Saori Anou in a total match time of 13:06

Miceli: "Saori Anou has a new look and a new title--Bantamweight Champion!"

Young: "She outlasted a host of competitors to win the match and the title, but what about Kaho Kobayashi turning on Sumire Natsu?!"

Santos: "I guess Sumire's 'insurance policy' had taken all the orders she could stand!"

Tae Honma, Tam Nakano, and Mizuki Arai joined Saori Anou in the ring to celebrate. She was given a microphone.

Saori Anou: "Saori Anou is the Bantamweight Champion! And, we are 'Actwres Girl'Z!' We will take over the Bantamweight division!"

Miceli: "Did she say, 'Actwres Girl'Z?' I know them. That's a bunch of Japanese girls who are trained to wrestle, but who also star in movies and TV! I know that Saori was trained as an 'Actwres Girl' a couple of years ago. These must be some of her friends! I didn't know Tae Honma was part of them. These girls have been trained well. They might just take over the Bantamweight division! Fans, we have to take another break. We'll be back with AJ Lee's last shot in just a moment! Stay with us!"

Miceli: "Girls and boys, we're back and it's time to see if if AJ Lee can put her money where her mouth is!"

Young: "Quite literally, in fact! She had to put up fifty grand of her own cash just to get the match!"

Santos: "Commissioner Aikawa is waiting for her and that money right now!"

Match Four ~ AJ Lee vs. a mystery opponent ~ If AJ wins, she receives a wrestler's contract

AJ Lee came to the ring with a briefcase in hand. Commissioner Aikawa had the Director of Security check the contents and validate them. Once he did, Aikawa nodded at Senior Referee Carly Rae, who rang the bell. AJ paced the ring in anticipation of her opponent. Finally, this entrance them played:

So, the woman who sought to put an end to AJ Lee's bid for a contract was none other than "Barbed Wire Beauty" and member of "The Apocalypse," LuFisto. Lee looked shocked, but went to work swiftly, attacking LuFisto as she attempted to get into the ring. This was a fabulous back-and-forth match-up. Both women had shining moments. LuFisto looked to have the match won when she hoisted AJ up for the "Burning Hammer." She swung around, causing AJ's legs to strike the referee, knocking her to the mat. LuFisto planted AJ to the canvas and went for the pin. Referee Rae was still attempting to clear the cobwebs and did not see the action. Suddenly, these two ladies appeared out of nowhere: