Bowser's options for when oppponent is behind him.

[Wunpee]

Does anyone have any suggestions for actions when you find an opponent behind you in close proximity.

Most of the time I try up tilt to catch him behind me, but because it starts from the front it is rather slow. I really don't feel comfortable rolling bowser's big slow roll when the opponent is right next to you.

 

[The Cash Man 2]

His ftilt, utilt, dsmash, or side B would do the trick. Especially his side B.

 

[PredictablyStubborn]

fortress is my first instinct.
short hop neutral air is my second instinct. (melee habits)

The top 2 options are for situations where your opponent is behind you, and is about to attack you/ has lag from just attacking.

side B sounds a lot better though.

Also, you can always just turn your character around if you aren't in a super defensive situation.

 

[KevinM]

Jumping out of shield to Side B is really good
as well as Stubborn said with Fortress and Neutral Air.

This is the kinda stuff i was hoping you'd put into the questions thread. But thanks.