"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 56 (Week 112)

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! Girls, we have some fallout from last week's episode to talk about!"

Renee Young: "That's right! In a blockbuster announcement, ACT Yasukawa has ousted 'Twizted Sisterz' from 'Oedo Tai' following their loss in the Trios Championship match!"

Melissa Santos: "To top it off, Thunder Rosa and Holidead were so disappointed, they asked for their releases to go back to Japan!"

Miceli: "Yep. The former Tag Team Champions are gone! ACT has stated that they are actively pursuing new membership and that they've already propositioned one lady today! They promise their membership will grow by the end of this program! That remains to be seen, although 'Oedo Tai' will be in action against members of 'Actwres Girl'Z' here tonight, as well as what promises to be a brutal encounter between 'Aussie Fight Club' and 'Foreign Exchange!' In the main event, Hikaru Shida and Syuri will defend the Tag Team Championship against Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani! You don't want to miss that one! Before we go to the ring, we're getting word that something is going on in the back. We've dispatched Laura Cruz and a cameraman to check it out!"

In the back, there was a heated exchange going on between all members of "Actwres Girl'Z," particularly leader Saori Anou and Tam Nanako. Anou was berating the entire group for their recent title losses in the Bantamweight division. Nakano took exception to the admonishment and told Anou that attitude and actions reflect leadership. Anou told Tam that, if she did not like her leadership, then she could leave. Tam retorted that she did not need to be associated with losers anymore and stormed off. Laura Cruz tried to get a word with Nanako, who glared at her and kept on walking.

Miceli: "Wow! We knew there were problems in the camp, but we didn't think it had gone that far!"

Young: "We just witnessed Tam Nakano quit 'Actwres Girl'Z!'"

Santos: "We didn't see that one coming! Tam Nakano said, 'Enough is enough!,' and hit the bricks!"

Miceli: "Well, we've gotta get this episode started in the ring! Jessica (Rose), take it away, sweetheart!"

Match One ~ "Aussie Fight Club"--Demi Bennett & Kellyanne vs. "Foreign Exchange"--Nicole Zhao & Tay Melo with Julia "WillKilla" Ho

This was the fight you'd expect out of these two groups: quite a bit of high impact, martial arts style strikes and kicks. Bennett, in particular, was on fire in this match. The youngest member of the bout (20 yrs. old) showed brilliance beyond her years. She took it to her less experienced competitors, who were up to the task. Melo used her Judo prowess to keep her opponents grounded. Zhao used her Kung Fu acumen to unleash some innovative kick sequences. It was a stalemate until the interference of "The Apocalypse," who came down to wreak havoc (no pun intended) on the four in the ring.

Winners = no contest in 8:03

Havok, MsChif, and KillHer Bea jumped their four nemeses and laid the boots to them. eventually, the four combatants joined forces to fight back until there was a free-for-all melee in the ring. Commissioner Yuzuki Aikawa came to ringside to put a halt to the fray.

Yuzuki Aikawa: "Stop this nonsense right now! You all want to fight so badly?! Well, you can do it next week in a 'Three-Way Elimination' match! The winner will get a Tag Team Championship shot!"

Miceli: "Commissioner Aikawa laid down the law! Fans, we have to take a break. We'll be back with more in a couple of minutes!"

Miceli: "We're back! Let's go back to the ring for our next match-up!"

Match Two ~ Savannah Summers vs. Sexy Star with Lana

Summers was impressive in this match, as she went hold for hold with the international superstar, Sexy. Ultimately, it took some timely interference from manager Lana and Taya, who blasted Summers while the referee was admonishing Lana. Star made the pin on a prone Summers.

Winner = Sexy Star by pinfall in 6:39

Miceli: "Sexy was on the ropes until her partners bailed her out!"

Young: "That's a tough loss for Savannah Summers, the second chance talent who is trying to earn a permanent roster spot!"

Santos: "Summers looked good out there against a tough chica in Sexy Star. But, the numbers game got the best of her!"

Miceli: "That's how it is in this company! If you go it alone, chances are that you'll face the odds! Savannah might do well to hook up with some friends. Fans, we'll be back in just a moment! Stay with us!"

Miceli: "We're back! Let's keep this train rolling with our next match!"

Match Three ~ "Oedo Tai"--Hana Kimura & Yumi Ohka with ACT Yasukawa vs. "Actwres Girl'Z"--Mizuka Arai & Tae Honma with Saori Anou

This contest was better than it looked on paper, as each of these ladies had something to prove. "Oedo Tai" looked to reestablish the dominance they once had when they first formed, while "Actwres Girl'Z" have been the driving force in the Bantamweight division since their inception, but have gone through a rough patch the last few weeks. In the end, it looked like Arai and Honma may take it. But, the match turned on a dime when Tam Nakano came to ringside. She once again engaged Anou in a heated argument, then nailed her with a kick to the head. Honma saw it and went after Nakano. They began to brawl as Arai was left alone to suffer an "Axe Kick" from Ohka, followed by a "Missile Dropkick" from Kimura.

Winners = "Oedo Tai" by pinfall in 9:28

Immediately after the match, Nakano joined "Oedo Tai" and they all beat down "Actwres Girl'Z." Nakano then spat on Anou for good measure. ACT Yasukawa laughed heartily as she raised Nakano's hand. She could be heard screaming, "Sakihodo mo iimashita (I told you)!"

This photo was taken backstage:

Miceli: "Tam Nakano was the new member of 'Oedo Tai" all along! That's why she left 'Actwres Girl'Z!" They just swerved us!"

Young: "What a shocker! ACT must have secretly propositioned Tam for membership earlier today!"

Santos: "Tam Nakano and 'Oedo Tai' fooled us all! 'Actwres Girl'Z' are reeling right now!"

Miceli: "Fans, we still have our main event to go! Stick around for more action!"

Miceli: "We're back! Chiho Nishimori is standing by with our challengers."

Chiho Nishimori: "I am here with World Women's Champion Kairi Hojo and Femme Fatales Women's Champion Mayu Iwatani. Kon'ya wa, Hikaru Shida to Shuri ni taisuru Tagu Chīmu Senshuken ni chōsen shimasu. Kono shiai ni anata no kangae wa dono yōna monodesu ka (Tonight, you will challenge for the Tag Team Championship against Hikaru Shida and Syuri. What are your thoughts heading into this match)?"

Kairi Hojo: "Watashitachiha Shīda to Shūri ni chokumen suru koto ni hijō ni kōfun shite imasu. Karera wa osoroshī taisen aiteda to wareware wa shitte iru. Shikashi, watashitachiha kokoro to kibō o motte imasu. Watashitachiha 'Joshi Mafia' no fukushū o nozonde imasu. Watashitachi wa sore o shiharau tame ni nani mo shimasen (We are very excited to face Shida and Syuri. We know that they are formidable opponents. But, we have heart and desire. We want revenge on 'Joshi Mafia' for their attacks on us and we will stop at nothing to make them pay)!"

Mayu Iwatani: "`Joshi Mafia' wa naganen shihai-tekidatta. Sorera ni fukushū suru saizen no hōhō wa, karera no subete no beruto ni, kichōna mono o toru kotodesu! Watashi wa Io no taitoru o motte imasu. Sate, wareware wa taguchīmu no taitoru o toru tsumoridesu ('Joshi Mafia' has dominated for far too long. The best way to get revenge on them is to take what is precious to them, all their belts! I have Io's title. Now, we're going to take the Tag Team Titles)!"

Nishimori: "`Joshi Mafia' wa tsuneni aite o uwamawarimasu. Dono yō ni tatakau nodesu ka ('Joshi Mafia' always outnumbers their opponents. How do you combat that)?"

Hojo: "Sūji no gēmu wa shimasen. Shiai o hikitsugu chansu o eru ni wa, hayaku karera o uchi makasu hitsuyō ga arimasu (We don't play the numbers game. We must beat them quickly before they get the chance to take over the match)."

Nishimori: "Thank you. Madusa, back to you."

Miceli: "So, it looks like Hojo and Iwatani's game plan is to end this quickly before the numbers game can take effect! That's easier said than done against the champions. But, if anyone can do it, it would be the dynamic pairing of Kairi and Mayu! Let's go back to Nishimori, who nows has the champions!"

Nishimori: "I am with Tag Team Champions Hikaru Shida and Syuri, who are about to defend the titles against Kairi Hojo and Mayu Iwatani. Anata wa kon'ya tsuyoi chōsen ni chokumen shite imasu. Anata ga chokumen suru karyoku ni sonaete imasu ka (You are facing a strong challenge tonight. Are you prepared for the firepower you will face)?"

Hikaru Shida: "Dono yō na orokana shitsumon! Watashitachi wa itsumo junbi sa rete imasu! Watashitachiha chanpiondesu! Karera wa watashitachi no yōna chīmu ni wa matchi shimasen (What a stupid question! We are always prepared! We are the champions! They are no match for a team like us)!"

Syuri: "Watashitachi wa sorera o kowasudeshou! Monogatari no owari (We will break them! End of story)!"

Nishimori: "You heard it, Madusa."

Miceli: "Strong words from the champions. Let's see if they can back up that talk!"

Match Four ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Tag Team Championship ~ "Joshi Mafia"--Hikaru Shida & Syuri with "The Boss" Manami Toyota vs. Kairi Hojo & Mayu Iwatani

This was a fantastic match from start to finish, at least almost to the finish. It really was a dream match. The four competitors were their normal stellar bests. The action went all over ringside. Much of the time, all four women were involved. The referee had little control of the match. It finally settled into a traditional tag team match nearly ten minutes in. Hojo and Iwatani's plan of an abrupt end did not come to fruition, and Manami Toyota stuck her nose into business a couple of times during the match. Hojo and Iwatani persevered. They had a chance to win it at the end. Iwatani leveled Syuri with her "Snap Dragon Suplex." Hojo followed up with an attempt at her "Flying Elbow Drop," but Io Shirai and Kana ran to the ring. Kana pushed Kairi off the top rope and to the floor, while Io pounced on Mayu.

Winners = Kairi Hojo & Mayu Iwatani by disqualification in 21:16 (Shida & Syuri retain)

Miceli: "They flat out saved the titles with that interference!"

Young: "'Joshi Mafia' couldn't afford another title loss, so Io and Kana blatantly interfered to keep the belts at home!"

Santos: "Kairi Hojo got launched off the top rope to the floor! She's hurt! Mayu is getting blasted as well! 'Joshi Mafia' is trying to reassert its dominance!"

Miceli: "Fans, 'Joshi Mafia' is standing tall right now, but they very nearly lost their third title in a matter of weeks! This thing between them, Kairi, and Mayu is far from over! Fans, we're out of time for this week. 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'!"

The broadcast concluded with the image of "Joshi Mafia" standing over Mayu Iwatani in the ring and Kairi Hojo attempting to recover on the floor.