"Femme Fatales" TV Taping Number 88 (Week 176)

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 almost had a 'Horsewomen' implosion last week between Charlotte Flair and Io Shirai!"

Renee Young: "We sure did, Duce! They nearly came to blows as 'The Horsewomen' have taken some tough losses recently! But, Io redeemed herself last week in a great outing against Shayna Baszler!"

Melissa Santos: "And, they have a chance to keep that momentum going in our main event tonight, when Charlotte, Mercedes, and Bayley challenge 'B.O.O.T.Y.' for the Trios Championship in our main event!"

Miceli: "That'll be a good one! Also, 'Dasu Vaders' will defend the Bantamweight Tag Team Championship against 'Azure Revolution!' But, we'll start the program with a special challenge match that stemmed from the blow-up that splintered 'UK Connection' last week! Toni Storm and Viper will battle their former friends Tenille Dashwood and Lana Austin! Let's go to the ring!"

Match One ~ Toni Storm & "Vixen of Violence" Viper vs. "UK Connection" (Tenille Dashwood & Lana Austin)

This was a good old fashioned European slugfest. Lana did not perform many of the crowd-pleasing "cute" spots she typically does. She and Tenille had revenge on the mind. Ultimately, their ire got the best of them and caused a few mistakes. Storm and Viper took full advantage and Tenille ate the pin after the "Strong Zero" from Storm.

Winners = Toni Storm & Viper by pinfall in 12:20

Miceli: "That was a big win for Toni and Viper, especially after they said they were better off without Tenille and Lana!"

Young: "They proved they are a strong team! That's for sure!"

Santos: "Toni Storm and Viper used Lana and Tenille's anger against them. What a veteran move!"

Miceli: "Let's take a break. We'll be back with the first of two title matches next!"

Miceli: "We're back! Before we go to the ring, I'm being told that Alex Gracia has found the evil Rosemary backstage with Priscilla Kelly! Let's see what they have to say!"

Alex Gracia: "Rosemary! Priscilla! Ladies, may I get a word?"

Rosemary: "Ladies, dear child! Ladies?! No, no, no. We are not ladies. We are much more powerful than the mere mortals who once housed these meat suits. We are darkness and chaos made flesh! We are Rosemary and we are Priscilla! We are 'The Hive!' And you, my dear child, you are watching the birth of an evil you cannot possibly fathom in your current form. But, we like you. So, we could transform you into a 'Hiveling.' Then, you could see the destruction in its full form. You could be a part of the beautiful decay that is about to come. Would you like that, child?"

Gracia: "I, uh, I don't know..."

Rosemary: "Well, we'll keep our eyes on you. Please excuse Priscilla. She doesn't feel much like talking today."

Kelly stared blankly into space. Her face was painted to resemble a skull.

Rosemary: "Dear child, we've grown tired of talking. Keep your ears open. Listen for us. We'll come calling very soon. 'The Hive' will be growing. It's spawning season."

Rosemary led Kelly away.

Miceli: "Wow! That was weird! Rosemary is quietly evil and creepy. She has Priscilla Kelly entranced! 'The Hive,' as she calls it, could become a force to be reckoned with in this company. Let's shift gears! 'Dasu Vaders' have been dominant since winning the Bantamweight Tag Team Championship back in May. Let's see if that reign of terror continues tonight against 'Azure Revolution!'"

Match Two ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Tag Team Championship ~ "Dasu Vaders" (Miracle Shizuka & Guigui Nakanishi with Diva Odaeri) vs. "Azure Revolution" (Maya Yukihi & Risa Sera)

The champions dominated much of this match, as they typically do. Despite their young ages, they are ring generals. But, Yukihi and best friend Sera are an accomplished team in their own right. They defended well, but looked to be in trouble. Then, out of nowhere, Jurina Matsui's entrance video played on the tron. This distracted Nakanishi long enough to be pulled into an "O'Connor Roll" by Yukihi that got the three-count.

Winners and NEW NWA: Femme Fatales Bantamweight Tag team Champions = "Azure Revolution" by pinfall in 15:18

After the bell, Jurina Matsui appeared at the entrance ramp and waved with a big smile on her face.

Miceli: "We've got new champions! After seven months on top of the division, 'Dasu Vaders' fall! Jurina Matsui pulled a fast one on her archenemies!"

Young: "What a match and quick thinking on Maya Yukihi's part to catch Guigui napping!"

Santos: "They may have been in charge of the match, but 'Dasu Vaders' are no longer in charge of the titles!"

Yukihi and Sera celebrated with the titles as Shizuka, Nakanishi, and Odaeri seethed inside the ring.

Miceli: "We need to take another break. We'll be back with our big six-woman main event!"

Miceli: "We're back! Fans, it's time for the Trios Championship match! 'The Four Horsewomen' will look to put some gold back into the storehouse against 'B.O.O.T.Y.!' Let's go to the ring!"

Match Three ~ NWA: Femme Fatales Ladies Trios Championship ~ "B.O.O.T.Y. (Beauties Obsessed with Owning This Yard)" (Salina de la Renta, Aria Blake, & Karissa Rivera with "New York Knockout" Brandi Lauren and Vanessa Marie) vs. "The Four Horsewomen" (Charlotte Flair, "Money in the Bank" Mercedes KV, & Bayley Rose with "Lass Kicker" Becky Lynch and "The Ace" Io Shirai)

This was a hard-hitting match. The champions were at a disadvantage in this one. Charlotte and company have been friends and teammates for years, so they had a much greater experience edge. They expertly cut the ring in half, especially against Blake, whom they manhandled for quite some time. She finally got a tag into Rivera. Then, the match disintegrated. Everyone began to brawl, including the seconds at ringside. Io Shirai and Brandi Lauren began fighting on the ring apron. They were near Charlotte and Salina. Io went for a big kick on Lauren, who ducked. Io's shot blasted Charlotte in the skull. Flair dropped like a shot. Io put her hands over her face in shock. She was then taken out by Lauren. Salina bounced up to the top rope and hit her "Bonzai Drop" onto Charlotte, who was still groggy from the kick. Salina got the pin before anyone else knew what was going on.

Winners and STILL NWA: Femme Fatales Ladies Trios Champions = "B.O.O.T.Y." by pinfall in 20:18

Miceli: "Oh my! Io Shirai just cost her associates the match!"

Young: "That's not going to sit well with Charlotte, who already has animosity toward Io!"

Santos: "Charlotte is going to be hot! That's for sure!"

After the match, Charlotte verbally thrashed Io, who shouted back at her. They got nose-to-nose once again before Lynch and company cooled things down.

Miceli: "There is some hard feelings in 'The Horsewomen' camp! They need to figure it out before they explode! Fans, we're out of time. Please join us next Thursday on TNT for more Femme Fatales! For Renee Young and Melissa Santos, I'm Madusa Miceli! Keep on rockin' and rollin'!"