Brixton-born brawler brings underground MMA grit to ICW — and a famous family name.

Born and raised on the streets of Brixton, South London, Duchess Vaughn came up the hard way. Fighting and scrapping came naturally to the young competitor. Naturally athletic (see: built like a brick shithouse), Duchess came to pro wrestling through the world of underground mixed martial arts. With no technical prowess to speak of, Duchess has relied on her solid chin, huge, stocky frame, and her ability to throw hands with the best of them, building a reputation as one of the most dangerous new competitors to emerge from the British scene in a very long time.

Her background is even more interesting: she’s the niece of world-famous Hall of Fame pro wrestler—the Original DEFIANT himself—“Bombastic” Bronson Box.

Duchess’ mother left home quite young and is estranged from her famous brother. Duchess, however, has been obsessed with her brutal uncle since she discovered her familial ties. Not a lot more is known about their relationship beyond Bronson apparently giving her the seal of approval to enter into “his world” of professional wrestling.

That said, it’s no big leap to figure out how Duchess found herself in Iron City Wrestling. Rumored ICW producer and commentator—and old friend of the boss—Angus Skaaland was Bronson Box’s manager over in DEFIANCE, the first clear connection between Vaughn and Box’s network of associates.

Only time will tell if “The Concrete Queen” has what it takes to reach the lofty heights of her famous family member.