Restore twrp backup to a new phone? topic

Hey, I got a new sgs4 (metropcs) and wanted to restore my twrp backup from my old one on it.
I installed identical recoveries (latest twrp) and made a backup to external sd card.
I made sure the files are on the sd by wiping and restoring the old phone (flawless victory)
When I boot twrp on the new phone the backup doesnt show despite the fact that I can find it using es file explorer (epic fail)

Any ideas as to how I can restore my old phones backup to the new device?