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If retired WWE superstar Adam Edge Copeland has one piece of advice for Sasha Banks and Charlotte heading into Sundays Raw championship match inside Hell in a Cell -- the first of its kind for women -- it would be to focus exclusively on writing their own story.Hell in a Cell is definitely more dangerous than your average match, Copeland told ESPN.com. I would tell them not to live up to anything else and set their own template of what the match is. They have a rare opportunity to be the first doing something. Its actually easier because the canvas is blank.Copeland took part in one of Hell in a Cells most memorable matches against The Undertaker at SummerSlam in 2008 and knows the violence associated with the match all too well. But both Banks and Charlotte are more than excited to simply be in this position, as part of a triple main event at Sundays pay-per-view in Banks hometown of Boston.The Raw-exclusive Hell in a Cell card will also feature cage matches involving Universal champion Kevin Owens against Seth Rollins and United States champion Roman Reigns defending his title against Rusev.Im honored, to be honest, said Charlotte, during Wednesdays appearance on Off the Top Rope with Jonathan Coachman. Just even being considered one of the main events in one of the biggest pay-per-views of the year, it just says that the women are taking over.There is some confusion as to whether their match will end up going last Sunday, which would make it the first womens match to headline a pay-per-view in company history. WWE hasnt publicly decided as of yet and typically doesnt announce its match order ahead of time (although a confusing Facebook post from Raw general manager Mick Foley hasnt helped matters).But the concept of the match itself is just another step forward in WWEs commitment toward changing the perception and importance associated with its womens division.Of course its every performers dream to be the main event and I think this match is big enough and special enough because its a first-time ever, Banks told ESPN.com. That right there, thats history. You cant take that away from us. But whether we are the first or the middle, we are going to steal the show like we always do.The rivalry between Banks and Charlotte has become a special one, not just for the new standard it has set within the company for women, but for its status as arguably the hottest feud right now in WWE overall.Banks captured the title from Charlotte twice in recent months on Raw in a pair of spectacular matches featuring high-risk spots and pay-per-view intensity. In between, the two met at SummerSlam in August in their most wild meeting to date, in which Charlotte regained the belt and Banks appeared to injure herself attempting a series of high-flying moves.But Banks was quick to counter anyone who believes that she has become injury-prone, or attempt to use that belief as a basis to suggest that she and Charlotte have tried too hard to prove their equality to men by pushing the envelope.I mean, I think I just did my job right there because you guys dont know if I was truly hurt or not [at SummerSlam], Banks said. Internet reports want to say that I hurt my back but, I mean, coming back after two weeks? I dont know dude.Still, a match as violent and dangerous as Hell in a Cell has brought concern from those who arent ready to accept the idea of women taking part. Its a theme in which WWE itself played upon in Mondays go-home episode of Raw, with the hard-core veteran Foley preaching his concern for their well-being during an emotional storyline speech.Banks acknowledged the danger of the match, admitting her real-life preparation has been much more mental than physical. But she offered a response to anyone caught up in negativity.Its just us pushing the buttons and pushing the boundaries and showing that women can do anything that the men do, Banks said. They should get used to it. This is just the start and its going to keep happening for many years. We are going to keep on breaking down the doors. Just get used to it, thats all I have to say.Both Banks and Charlotte have spent a ton of time in recent weeks watching classic Hell in a Cell matches on the WWE Network as preparation. Banks has also received advice -- albeit unsolicited -- from a number of past participants, including Chris Jericho and Foley, but expects to be just fine once her adrenaline kicks in.Mick is trying to scare me with his [stories], Banks said. He has had many of these matches so I try to stay away from him because I dont want to be scared. He was like, Make sure you be careful because this happened to me. Yeah, I have the WWE Network, I know what happened to you, dude.I just feel like its something where I have to follow my heart once that cell door closes, Banks said. I know people can give you so much advice but I know that once Im in it, that ring is my home.The best advice Banks has received of late has come from WWE veteran and NXT general manager William Regal, who has reinforced the notion that, The only thing you can do is just do you. Dont try to be anybody else and dont try to outdo this or outdo that. You can only do what you do best in the ring.Its something Banks has taken to heart, and she admits has helped take off the pressure that comes with having her career take off and escalate to new levels so quickly. It has also helped her fight off the temptation of trying to do too much when it comes to planning Sundays match.For me, I have a crazy mind for wrestling and sometimes I have to calm myself down when I come up with ideas and be like, Hey, is that possible? Banks said. But for me, its really sitting back and knowing if I am capable of it. If I can see it in my mind, if I dream about it, I know its supposed to be.Banks and Charlotte are just weeks removed from becoming the first women to wrestle in the main event of Raw in 12 years and they share a common goal of one day main-eventing WrestleMania. Its an idea that was given much more credence in April when their triple threat match with Becky Lynch arguably stole the show at WrestleMania 32.Banks also considers it more than just a coincidence that the first WrestleMania each of them attended in person, back when Banks was just 16 and hadnt yet met Charlotte, was in Orlando in 2008 (which doubles as the host of next years event). WrestleMania XX IV featured the last WWE match for Charlottes father, two-time Hall of Famer Ric Flair.It was so crazy to know that Charlotte was backstage at the same time and now we are here together wrestling, Banks said. How weird is that? I think its just something in the air that everything has happened for a reason.There has been a special form of chemistry between Banks and Charlotte from the very first day they practiced together inside an NXT ring and locked up. Charlotte recalls their coach, Sara Del Ray, interrupting the workout after they made contact for the first time to point it out.I dont know how often someone with that kind of chemistry that the two of us have comes around but it just makes a heck of a feud and rivalry, Charlotte said. Its because we both want to be the best. Its our competitive nature. I think when we are in there you can feel that alpha in both of us coming out. When you have two performers who just want to outdo the other performers and they work collectively together like Sasha and I do, it creates magic.Banks agrees, saying the reason their rivalry works so well is that both are trying to prove to the world which one is the better superstar.In her heart she thinks she is and in my heart I know I am, Banks said. I think thats what makes it fun when you see us wrestle in the ring.As much as they are trying to outshine each other, Banks and Charlotte will also be working together Sunday, not just to add another chapter in the legend of their burgeoning rivalry, but to further push the boundaries of what is possible for women in WWE.We are showing the world that women can do it just like the guys. Its no more barriers, Banks said. We have proven that we can do it. Dont put us into this little box. Take us out of the box and we can be inside this cell.Its going to be really special. Im legit real nervous and excited. Im just trying to pray [we] come out alive and healthy.Heres what to watch for on the remainder of Sundays card:WWE Universal championship: Kevin Owens (c) versus Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell match): It was good to see the focus return to the two combatants involved in this rivalry on Mondays Raw, with Owens escalating matters by powerbombing Rollins onto the ring apron after their triple threat match with Chris Jericho. It will be interesting to see not only whose hands the belt ends up in following this match, but what role that Jericho plays after teasing for weeks a possible rift in his on-screen friendship with Owens. Either way, this one has the most potential of the three matches to provide the high spots and crazy moments typically associated with HIAC.United States championship: Roman Reigns (c) versus Rusev: Dont let the increased focus on comedy in this feud during the past few weeks overshadow the potential for carnage and physicality between these two inside the cage. This match, their third straight meeting on pay-per-view since their feud began in August, has the potential to be the best of the group. If it ends up providing closure to their rivalry and Reigns immediate future involves a return to the main event level, seeing Rusev regain his title would seem like the obvious move.WWE cruiserweight championship: TJ Perkins (c) versus Brian Kendrick: Kendricks comeback story at the age of 37 has been fun to watch and has been worked nicely into the storyline. His character has shown an incredible amount of desperation in recent weeks, meaning it wouldnt be surprising if he went over Perkins -- in a despicable manner, of course -- to win the title. In a short time, Kendrick has established himself as arguably the backbone of the division and has played the perfect heel foil opposite the fresh-faced Perkins.Raw tag team championship: The New Day (c) versus Cesaro/Sheamus: It would have to be considered a major surprise should The New Day give up the belts here, considering how close they are to breaking Demolitions record (478 days) for the longest tag team reign in WWE history. But then again, thats what makes surprise turns so special. The jury is still out as to whether Cesaro and Sheamus have real chemistry together and can consistently entertain on this level as a duo. This is the perfect platform to find out.Enzo Amore/Big Cass versus Luke Gallows/Karl Anderson: It would seem there isnt much at stake in this one outside of the growing beef between the two teams. But it could prove to be more than a stay-busy feud after all. If The New Day retains their titles, and hold them long enough to break Demolitions mark in December, the winner of this match would seem the strongest choice to take the belts shortly after.Bayley versus Dana Brooke: Fans of arm wrestling were in for a treat on Raw this week in the latest chapter of this feud. In all seriousness, Brooke has done a decent job playing the heel while keeping Bayley busy for an eventual run opposite Charlotte or Banks. Sneakers Outelt Clearance . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Fake Air Max 270 For Sale . Andreas Johnson had a goal and two assists while Jacob de la Rose also scored for Sweden (2-0-0). 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Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament. TORONTO -- A dominant performance from Carlos Carrasco gave the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak in nearly 65 years.Carrasco struck out a season-high 14, Jason Kipnis and Rajai Davis hit solo home runs and the Indians matched a franchise record by winning their 13th consecutive game Thursday night, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1.Manager Terry Francona said Carrasco pitched his heart out.Thats a good lineup and he really pitched well, Francona said.Clevelands streak is the longest by any team this season, and the longest for the Indians since they won 13 straight in August 1951. Cleveland also won 13 in a row in 1942.Its the longest streak by an AL team since Oakland won 20 straight in 2002.The Indians went 22-6 in June, the best single month in team history.It feels great, Carrasco said. Weve played really hard and we need to continue that. Everything is coming together.Indians starting pitchers are 10-0 during the streak, and Cleveland has outscored its opponents 80-26.We expect to win every night we step on the field, Davis said. Weve just got to keep that mindset and not worry about everything else.Still, Francona doesnt want his players getting too excited.You turn the page pretty quick, he said. If you start taking time to sit back and evaluate (what happened) two weeks ago, then tomorrow might not be so good.Coming off a four-hit shutout victory at Detroit, Carrasco (4-2) allowed one run and three hits in 7 1/3 innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since April 13 and 19. The right-hander was sidelined from April 25 to June 2 with a strained left hamstring.No doubt about it, it was Carrascos night, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. He was on.Carrascos career-high in strikeouts is 15, set last Sept. 25 at Kansas City. Against Toronto, he struck out four straight in the third and fourth innings, then fanned six straight in the sixth, seventh and eighth.Bryan Shaw replaced Carrasco after Darwin Barney ended the strikeout streak with a double. Shaw struck out pinch hitter Russell Martin, walked Ezequiel Carrera, then fanned Josh Donaldsson to end the inning.ddddddddddddCody Allen got the last three outs for his 17th save.Davis hit a leadoff shot off R.A. Dickey in the second and Kipnis hit a one-out drive in the third.They ran into a few that didnt do much, Dickey said.Dickey (5-9) allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings. The knuckleballer has allowed six home runs in his past two starts, all of them solo shots. He is 0-6 with a 5.14 ERA in eight home starts.Donaldson provided Torontos only offense with a two-out solo homer off Carrasco in the fourth.FAN CLUBToronto struck out 10 or more times for the 24th time this season. They did it 28 times in all of 2015. The Blue Jays finished with 17 strikeouts, their most since fanning 17 times against Texas on July 18, 2014.STILL STREAKINGKipnis extended his hitting streak to a season-high 12 games.FAMILIAR FACESCleveland and Toronto met for the first time since longtime Indians employee Mark Shapiro took over as president of the Blue Jays last November. Shapiro also hired former Cleveland colleague Ross Atkins to serve as Torontos GM. Shapiro was with the Indians for 24 years before joining Toronto.TRAINERS ROOMIndians: OF Michael Brantley (right shoulder) continues to hit in the cage and do soft toss drills without pain, manager Terry Francona said. Brantley, who is not with the team, resumed hitting drills earlier this week after setbacks in May and June.Blue Jays: Prior to the game, LHP Brett Cecil was activated off the 15-day DL and RHP Ryan Tepera was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Cecil missed 42 games with sore left triceps. Cecil relieved Dickey and pitched a perfect eighth. ... SS Troy Tulowitzki got the day off.UP NEXTIndians: RHP Josh Tomlin (9-1, 3.32) starts for Cleveland in a Canada Day matinee on Friday. Tomlin is 1-0 with a 5.19 ERA in three career starts against Toronto.Blue Jays: RHP Marcus Stroman (6-4, 5.33) has allowed 38 earned runs in his past eight starts and has lost three of his past four decisions. ' ' '