Hulk Hogan Comments On Mickie James & Joey Ryan's TNA Status, How Old Is James Storm?

- A segment involving the TNA Knockouts and new authority figure Brooke Hogan was cut from Thursday's live Impact Wrestling show. As noted earlier, Mickie James acknowledged the change in plans on Twitter, writing, "I am so sorry, gang. Seems I have lied. I assure you not purposely! I will not be on the show tonight. Watching it live backstage. Enjoy!"

Hulk Hogan commented on James' status with the organization in response to a follower complaining that Hogan would not put her on television with him in charge. He wrote, "Sorry u feel that way but Dixie has a whole battle plan laid out for Mickie."

Angelina Love, Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, ODB, Rosita, Tara and Velvet Sky were also backstage but not used on the live show.

Hogan also commented on Gut Check judges not offering Joey Ryan a TNA Wrestling contract. He wrote, "Working on the Ryan situation now."

- James Storm turns 35 years old Friday. He appeared in a taped segment on Thursday's Impact Wrestling and would not say whether he's returning to the ring.