E!’s ’Total Divas’ Pins Down 1.2 Million Viewers

E!’s WWE-produced Total Divas reality series drew more than 1.2 million total viewers in its season three premiere Sunday night, the network said Monday.

The series, which follows the exploits of several female WWE superstars, also drew 821,000 adults 18-49, up 17% from its season two premiere.

On the digital front, Total Divas garnered 26,000 Tweets and ranked as the #1 ad-supported cable program of the night (excluding sports), said network officials.

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