"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 49 (Week 98)

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, we're still trying to catch our breath from last week's ninety-minute firing bonanza!"

Renee Young: "What a difference a week makes! So much talent left us last week! It was a shocker!"

Melissa Santos: "I still cannot believe what we saw here last week!"

Miceli: "Fans, we have a big episode lined up this week as well. 'The Four Horsewomen' will take on 'Reinas Rudas Quatros' in an eight-woman tag! Hikaru Shida and Syuri defend the Tag Titles! And, Saori Anou takes on Mayu Iwatani for the Bantamweight Championship! But, before all that, we've got our first match of the night, with the debut of 'The Aussie Fight Club!' Let's go to the ring!"

Match One ~ "Aussie Fight Club"--Demi Bennett, Kellyanne, & Carmen vs. Whiplash, Rachael Ellering, & "Diamond Doll" Brittany Page

This was a mismatch from the opening bell. "AFC" seemed to toy with their opponents, who are no slouches, by the way. Whiplash had flashes of brilliance, but she got cut off every time. Carmen locked a "Guillotine Choke" on Ellering, but she got to the ropes. Kellyanne nailed a "Roaring Bicep" on Page, but Whiplash broke up the pin. In the midst of the final scrum, Bennett uncorked "Solefood" on Page for the pin.

Winners = "Aussie Fight Club" by pinfall in 6:14

Miceli: "Impressive debut by these youngsters, all in their twenties (Bennett is 20, Kellanne is 24, and Carmen is 23), who have years of experience! They're good!"

Young: "They took on three girls who know what they're doing and handled them with ease!"

Santos: "They have come ready to fight, no doubt about it!"

Miceli: "We'll take a break and be back with more."

Miceli: "We're back and ready for the eight-woman tag team match!"

Match Two ~ "The Four Horsewomen"--Charlotte Flair, Tessa Blanchard, Abbie Belle Windham, & "Hotrod" Ariel Piper vs. "Reinas Rudas Quatros (Four Mean Queens)"--Taya, Sexy Star, Maya, & Katya with Lana

This was a highly competitive match. Charlotte was determined to get the win against the "Queens," who've won no less than three times against the "Horsewomen," with Tessa Blanchard taking the loss each time. Blanchard worked hard as well in this match. Katya starred once again, as the lithe 6'5" goddess showed her stuff. Sexy Star was flying around the ring with catlike precision. Charlotte caught Katya in the "Figure-Eight Leglock," amazingly, as Katya's legs seem a mile long. Taya and company quickly jumped into the ring to break up the hold before Katya even thought about tapping out. All eight women then went at it. Most of the action spilled outside the ring. Charlotte and Maya were left in the ring. Charlotte hit a "Yakuza Kick" on Maya, then locked in the "Figure-Eight Leglock." Maya was about to tap until Lana slid in and raked Charlotte's eyes to break it up. The referee saw it and rang the bell.

Winners = "The Four Horsewomen" by disqualification in 10:39

After the match, the "Queens," along with Lana, began to lay the boots to the "Horsewomen." Eventually, Alpha Female came out to assist. She helped clean house. She helped Charlotte to her feet and shook her hand. Alpha turned to acknowledge the crowd. When she turned back around, Charlotte ran at her with a huge "Yakuza Kick" that nearly turned her inside out. The crowd was shocked, as were the rest of the "Horsewomen," who stared in disbelief. Charlotte stomped on Alpha Female, then berated her. Charlotte demanded a microphone.

Charlotte Flair: "I want the whole world to hear this! Alpha Female, we went round and round in NWA: HAWK! I proved I was the better woman! Then, I came here to greener pastures and what happens?! You follow me! Well, I'm not going to stand for it! This place isn't big enough for the both of us! Next week, I want you in a 'No Disqualification Loser Leaves Town' match!"

With that, Charlotte slammed down the microphone and laid in one more boot to Alpha before leaving the ring. Her stunned partners left with her, but were shaking their heads.

Miceli: "I don't get it! I know Charlotte and Alpha Female had their differences in the past, but they seemed to mend fences here in Femme Fatales. Was it all a ruse?"

Young: "It had to have been. Charlotte must have planned to lure Alpha in, then strike when she least expected it."

Santos: "Clearly, her fellow 'Horsewomen' didn't know what was going on. They were as shocked as we were!"

Miceli: "It will be a very interesting hour next week, assuming Alpha takes the match. we have no reason to believe she won't. Fans, let's take a quick break."

Miceli: "We're back. Lilian Garcia is in the back with Alpha female. Let's see what she has to say."

Lilian Garcia: "I'm here with Alpha Female, who was brutally attacked by Charlotte Flair after saving her from a beating at the hands of 'Reinas Rudas Quatros.' Charlotte then challenged Alpha to a 'No Disqualification Loser Leaves Town' match next week. What do you have to say in response?"

Alpha Female: "Charlotte and I never liked each other before. We had some wars. I beat her and sent her out of HAWK. Then, I came here for a new opportunity. This time, we put the past behind us, or so I thought, only for her to stab me in the back! Well, Charlotte, you say this place isn't big enough for both of us, and you're right! I will rid this company of you next week! I accept your challenge and I will kill you!"

Garcia: "There you have it. Back to you, Madusa."

Miceli: "Wow! Alpha Female is as intense as I have ever seen her! She's coming for Charlotte's hide next week!"

Young: "That's going to be epic!"

Santos: "The fans better prepare to watch a war next week!"

Miceli: "You'd better believe it! All right, folks! It's time for the Tag Team Championship match! Let's go back to the ring and Jessica Rose for the call!"

Match Three ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Tag Team Championship ~ "Joshi Mafia"--Hikaru Shida & Syuri with "The Boss" Manami Toyota vs. Becky Lynch & Davina Rose

Lynch and Rose worked surprisingly well for a fairly new team. They've been hot on the live event tour, winning several matches together and earning a title shot. Shida and Syuri are one of the best teams in the world and it showed on this night. However, Lynch managed to catch Syuri in "DisArm Her." Syuri was on the verge of tapping out, but Manami Toyota snuck around and put her foot on the bottom rope. She then alerted the referee, who promptly broke the hold as Syuri had begun to tap. Lynch and Rose protested, but the referee didn't see the action. The match went on, but quickly came to an end when Shida ran in and hit Lynch with a "Falcon Arrow." as Lynch tried to get up, she was met with a "Roundhouse Kick" that nearly took her head off. Syuri quickly covered for the pin.

Winners and STILL NWA: Femme Fatales Tag Team Champions = Hikaru Shida & Syuri by pinfall in 17:27

Miceli: "That was a travesty! Lynch had Syuri tapped out, but Toyota's interference saved the belts!"

Shida and Syuri jumped Davina and began double-teaming her after the match. The fans went ballistic when "Mercedes KV" hit the ring with a chair. "Joshi Mafia" retreated. KV helped Lynch and Rose to their feet as the crowd cheered. KV spoke off microphone with the two in the ring. She pointed to all three of them as if to say, "We're all together now." The three left the ring to a chorus of cheers.

Miceli: "It looks like Mercedes KV has joined forces with Becky Lynch and Davina Rose! Those three could be a force to be reckoned with!"

Young: "They all go way back. They've been friends and opponents for years! I've watched dozens of spectacular matches involving the three of them. It's good to see them back together!"

Santos: "Tremendous match right there that was marred by controversy. But, once again, 'Joshi Mafia' reigns supreme."

Miceli: "We have to go to commercial. When we return, the main event for the Bantamweight Championship will happen!"

Miceli: "We're back and here we go!"

Match Four ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Championship ~ Saori Anou with Mizuka Arai, Tae Honma, and Tam Nakano vs. Mayu Iwatani

As Mayu was headed to the ring, she was attacked by the entire "Actwres Girl'Z" group. Mayu's head was rammed into the steel corner post, opening a nasty gash above her hairline. Then, Honma dropped her with a "Brainbuster" on the floor. Iwatani was immediately checked by trainers as "Actwres Girl'Z" stood defiantly in the ring.

Miceli: "Fans, it looks like Mayu Iwatani may be in no condition to wrestle after that brutal beating. Let's go to commercial and we'll check on her status. Stay with us."

Miceli: "We're back and Mayu is still down. Trainers have tried to take her to the back, but she has refused. She made them tape up her head and she's going to try and have this match. Honestly, there's not much anyone can do to stop her. She's refusing treatment, so our doc wouldn't be able to diagnose anything that would keep her from challenging Anou right here and now. I guess she doesn't want to lose the opportunity. It looks like the match is on!"

Saori showed shock when Iwatani climbed into the ring and motioned for the referee to ring the bell. Anou went on the attack right out of the gate. She began to pound on Mayu's head, ripping the tape off to expose the cut. She bit into Iwatani's flesh and the blood continued to flow. Time after time, Anou tried to end it. She kept covering Mayu, but Mayu would not be pinned. She kept kicking out, almost on instinct. Finally, Iwatani showed signs of life. She hit a "Dropkick" that sent Anou reeling. She then went for a "Missile Dropkick," which connected. But, Iwatani was so weak that she could not cover immediately. She dragged herself over to Saori and threw an arm over her chest. The referee got to two before Anou kicked out. Iwatani pulled herself up by the ropes and went over to grab Saori again. Anou flung her legs at Mayu and caught her in the chest. The momentum sent Mayu all the way over the top rope and hard to the floor below. She lay motionless, completely spent. The final blow on the outside did her in. Her strength completely sapped due to the loss of blood and the amount of punishment she had taken, she could not answer the ten-count.

Winner and STILL NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Champion = Saori Anou by countout in 20:54

Miceli: "What a gutsy effort by Mayu Iwatani! I've gotta hand it to her! She's all heart!"

Young: "The fans are giving her a well-deserved standing ovation after that performance! Well deserved!"

Santos: "No one would have faulted her if she took the medical treatment and forfeited the match. But, the fans have even more respect for her since she fought her guts out here tonight! I believe a healthy Mayu Iwatani is the new Bantamweight Champion right now."

Miceli: "Could be. She had Anou dead to rights after that 'Missile Dropkick,' but she was too weak to get a quick cover. That could have been it right there. After that, she had nothing left in the tank. Fans, this has been an incredible hour. Please join us again next Thursday on TNT for more Femme Fatales! For Renee Young and Melissa Santos, I'm Madusa Miceli! Keep on rockin' and rollin'!"